Concord Shutdown Just Another Example Of Bad Decision By “Highly Insulated CEOs,” Labor Union Says
A labor union representing game developers has harshly criticized Sony’s recent decision to close two studios, including Concord developer Firewalk, saying the gaming giant is acting in an anti-competitive and monopolistic manner.
In a statement, the Communications Workers of America (CWA) said Sony’s recent decision to close Concord studio Firewalk and mobile game outfit Neon Koi “makes it clear that now more than ever, video game workers deserve a free and fair opportunity to join together to form unions.”
The video game industry has been rocked by mass layoffs and other significant shifts in recent years, and the CWA said the decisions to cut staff and cancel projects came from “highly insulated video game CEOs.”