Ubisoft Montreal employees launch collective action to preserve hybrid work schedule
Ubisoft Montreal employees have launched a petition campaign to preserve hybrid work arrangements at the studio. The Ubisoft Workers of Montreal (UWM) union announced the initiative, which has already gathered over 300 signatures from Ubisoft staff as of Wednesday, with a significant portion collected in person. The union described this petition as the “first action” of their public campaign and is actively encouraging all employees to sign and supporters to spread awareness through their networks.
The petition campaign appears to be a direct response to a policy change announced by Ubisoft in January. While specific details of that announcement remain unclear, the employees’ organizing efforts suggest the company moved toward more restrictive in-office requirements or reduced hybrid work flexibility for the Montreal-based studio.
This action represents a notable instance of organized labor activity within the video game industry, where remote and hybrid arrangements have become increasingly important to workers. The rapid accumulation of signatures suggests substantial employee concern about potential changes to work schedules and location flexibility.
The campaign highlights ongoing tensions between game industry employers and employees over workplace policies, particularly regarding post-pandemic work arrangements. As more studios implement return-to-office mandates, collective action from workers has become an increasingly visible part of industry labor dynamics.