Illustrations by Alex Castro / The Verge
Nintendo is the latest video game developer hit with allegations of union busting. In a report from Axios, a former employee alleges that Nintendo and its staffing and recruiting partner Aston Carter fired them after engaging in protected organizing activities.
In a filing with the National Labor Relations Board, a summary of the charges against Nintendo include:
Engaging in surveillance or creating the impression of surveillance of employees’ union activities
Discharging an employee for engaging in protected activities such as discussing wages and other terms and conditions of employment
Discharging an employee because they joined or supported labor organization
Nintendo isn’t the only video game company contending with the NLRB….
