Bethesda Employees Protest Following Mass Layoffs
Bethesda 員工在大規模裁員後發起抗議
更新於: 2026年8月20日 上午12:30
In July 2026, Microsoft announced a major restructuring of its gaming division, resulting in thousands of layoffs.
2026年7月，微軟宣布對其遊戲部門進行重大重組，導致數千人遭裁員。
The cuts hit Bethesda Game Studios and ZeniMax Online hard, impacting teams behind iconic franchises like Fallout and The Elder Scrolls.
此次裁員重創了貝塞斯達遊戲工作室（Bethesda Game Studios）與ZeniMax Online，影響了《異塵餘生》（Fallout）與《上古卷軸》（The Elder Scrolls）等經典系列背後的團隊。
In response, the One Bethesda Game Studio (OneBGS) union, backed by the Communications Workers of America, launched a series of protests dubbed 'Save Our Devs.'
對此，由美國通訊工人協會（Communications Workers of America）支持的「One Bethesda遊戲工作室」（OneBGS）工會發起了一系列名為「拯救我們的開發者」（Save Our Devs）的抗議活動。
Developers held rallies across North America and used symbols like 'Scabby the Rat' to voice their opposition during executive visits.
開發人員在北美各地舉行集會，並在主管參訪時使用「老鼠史蓋比」（Scabby the Rat）等標誌表達反對。
Tensions escalated after the company dismantled internal memorials for affected staff, further damaging morale.
在公司拆除受影響員工的內部紀念碑後，緊張局勢升級，進一步重創了士氣。
Beyond the emotional impact, the union alleges that Microsoft failed to bargain in good faith and ignored proposals for managing staff reductions submitted months prior.
除了情感上的衝擊外，工會聲稱微軟未誠信協商，並無視數月前提交的員工裁減管理方案。
While morale remains low, the union is now pursuing legal action through the NLRB and has authorized a potential strike if negotiations regarding severance and job protections do not improve.
儘管士氣依然低落，工會目前正透過國家勞資關係委員會（NLRB）採取法律行動，並授權在資遣費與工作保障談判未果的情況下，發動潛在的罷工。
