Video game union workers rally against the $55 billion Saudi-backed private acquisition of EA, with a formal petition to regulators. They argue that job losses would be a choice, not a necessity, made to benefit investors. EA employees and the Communications Workers of America union have issued a statement against the proposed private acquisition, claiming they were not represented in the negotiations. The acquisition, led by Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund and Jared Kushner's company, has sparked concerns about the future of EA and its studios. The union emphasizes that EA is a successful company with annual revenues of $7.5 billion and a billion in profit each year, driven by its workers. They fear that layoffs and studio closures could occur, benefiting investors at the expense of employees. The union calls for regulators to scrutinize the deal, protect jobs, preserve creative freedom, and ensure accountability to the workers who make EA successful. The petition aims to 'make video games better for workers and players, not billionaires'. The union's statement concludes by emphasizing the importance of workers' rights and unity in the face of corporate greed.
