Ubisoft Halifax was the company's first North American studio to unionize. It is now being shut down, with over 70 developers being laid off.

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.blahaj.zone/post/36712639

Ubisoft’s first North American union, located at their Halifax, Nova Scotia studio, was certified on December 18th, 2025. Now, not even a full 30 days later, Ubisoft Halifax is closing.

  • jaybone@lemmy.zipEnglish
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    7 days ago

    Part of the problem is, back in the day you had company towns. And everyone knew where the boss lived. In the big ass house just outside of that shit hole town. So it was pretty convenient to go grab your pitchforks and rifles and walk half a mile while your rage built up.

    Today you probably don’t know where your boss lives. Say you managed to find out. Supposing he doesn’t live in a different state, you get your guns and pitchforks and start marching. The cops will stop you before you get to that nice neighborhood.

      • hayvan@piefed.worldEnglish
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        7 days ago

        The owners typically don’t show up at all. They hire CEOs to run their companies, which is fair game. You pitchfork a CEO, you still send a message.