French game developer Don’t Nod will face a worker strike on November 8, 2024, following the announcement of its redundancy plan last month. The strike, organized by union STJV, protests the potential layoffs of 69 employees due to a reorganization plan.
Key Notes
1. 69 potential layoffs due to reorganization plan
2. Strike organized by union STJV
3. Workers demand abandonment of redundancy plan, employee involvement and CEO presence
4. Criticism of leadership’s “delusions of grandeur” and “short-term thinking”
5. Strike date: November 8, 2024
Reasons for the Strike
Workers demand that Don’t Nod abandons its redundancy plan, allows employees a voice in decision-making and ensures CEO Oskar Guilbert’s presence in negotiations. An open letter from staff criticizes leadership’s alleged “delusions of grandeur” and “short-term thinking,” leading to over-investment and neglect of shortcomings.
Employee Concerns
Staff express concerns over difficult work conditions, short-staffed teams and unjustified redundancies. They emphasize that numerous employees have left due to these issues, resulting in a deteriorated work environment.
Background
Don’t Nod announced its redundancy plan on October 16. The STJV has been negotiating since, calling for collective action. Talks between the union and management are ongoing.
Strike Details
– Date: November 8, 2024
– Time: 2 pm
– Location: Don’t Nod HQ, Paris
Official Statement
The STJV described the layoff plan as “absurd, violent and ineffective” in saving the company. Workers aim to “save the company, but not at the price of unjustified redundancies or a deteriorated work environment.”
