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\nQA (quality assurance) staff at Blizzard Albany, the studio behind Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1+2, have announced plans to unionise.\n<\/p>\n

\nThe group, named GWA Albany, has said it is pushing for fairer pay, improved healthcare benefits and more transparency in addressing workplace issues. <\/p>\n

\nAddressing crunch is another key demand, with staff asking for the establishment of “reasonable protocols” to address times when they are asked to work extended hours.\n<\/p>\n

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QA (quality assurance) staff at Blizzard Albany, the studio behind Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1+2, have announced plans to unionise. The group, named GWA Albany, has said it is pushing for fairer pay, improved healthcare benefits and more transparency in addressing workplace issues. Addressing crunch is another key demand, with staff asking for the establishment of “reasonable protocols” to address times when they are asked to work extended hours. 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