Microsoft President and Vice Chair Brad Smith stated: CWA President Chris Shelton added: The labor neutrality agreement is based on the following five provisions. This seems to be part of Microsoft’s strategies to facilitate the successful closing of the $70 billion worthy deal with Activision Blizzard. The closing should take place before the end of June 2023, unless regulatory agencies like the FTC sue to block the deal.

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