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Unions take legal action against Microsoft over Xbox layoffs

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Chris Kerr
Unions take legal action against Microsoft over Xbox layoffs
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Unions have initiated legal action against Microsoft, alleging the mishandling of recent layoffs within the Xbox division. The news follows a broader trend of industry-wide workforce reductions and studio closures affecting major gaming companies.

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