Montreal Ubisoft union's hybrid-work petition tops 300 signatures
The Ubisoft Workers of Montreal Union started a petition on 30 September asking the company to keep hybrid working arrangements, and it has now exceeded 300 signatures. Game Workers Unite Montreal organized the effort, with the United Videogame Workers Union backing it and arguing that return-to-office rules were imposed without enough input from affected staff. Ubisoft had introduced a five-day office requirement earlier in the year as part of its Creative Houses restructuring, allowing only limited annual remote days.
The Ubisoft Workers of Montreal Union's petition, launched Sept 30 with Game Workers Unite Montreal, seeks to keep mixed remote-office schedules. It passed 300 signatures, mostly collected in person during breaks.
The United Videogame Workers Union endorsed it, arguing office mandates overlook affected staff. Earlier this year Ubisoft required five office days weekly under its Creative Houses reorganization, with only limited yearly remote days. A February strike drew at least 1,200 participants, while Ubisoft said 528 reported striking.
The dispute may shape how game studios balance in-person collaboration with flexible work. Employees with caregiving duties, disabilities, long commutes, or cross-border lives could be most affected if strict office rules spread. Union-backed petitions and strikes may encourage more collective bargaining in an industry where such action has been less common. The outcome could influence recruitment, retention, and how workers view employer commitments, though its broader effect remains uncertain.