Ubisoft Barcelona staff go on strike over 51 staff being laid off
Ubisoft Barcelona’s staff have organized strikes in response to proposed layoffs affecting 51 workers. The action is being coordinated by La Confederación General del Trabajo, the Spanish labor union. Strikes are scheduled for Tuesday and Thursday afternoons spanning from June 30 through July 17.
The striking workers are demanding several key provisions through binding negotiation with management. Their primary goal is to retain all 51 employees whose positions are at risk due to the proposed layoffs. Beyond immediate job preservation, staff are seeking a job protection clause that would prevent Ubisoft from implementing further mass layoffs in the future. Workers specifically demand continuity through a new studio mandate that would secure employment stability for those affected by the current reduction.
This coordinated labor action reflects broader tensions within the gaming industry regarding studio consolidation and workforce reductions. The Barcelona strike represents a significant industry response to corporate restructuring decisions and highlights ongoing labor concerns within major game development companies.