Tensions stay excessive between a big proportion of Eugen Systems’ (Steel Division, Wargame) builders and firm administration, as the strike that we reported on last month reveals no signal of ending. In a lengthy statement released (and this time translated from French) via industry union site STJV, the builders concerned detailed their rising listing of grievances with the corporate, together with the truth that it took two full weeks earlier than administration would even discuss to their rebellious employees.
To make clear, it was two full weeks from the beginning of the strike – February 14th – that Eugen’s administration even introduced up the potential for speaking with their putting staff, though the corporate wouldn’t have time of their busy schedule to carry a gathering till a full week after that. Even then, the corporate nonetheless outright denies the existence of lots of the points which have pushed roughly half of the studio to protest, with solely the unpaid wages concern being acknowledged within the slightest. Thusfar, not one of the late wages have been paid, after requesting staff to re-invoice for his or her work.
Worse nonetheless, Eugen administration have refused to set a date for any further conferences. Maybe I’m not an ideal businessman, however I can’t assist however marvel if stonewalling practically 50% of your individual, extremely skilled studio employees may not be the most effective strategy on this scenario. If the employees do return to the corporate, then they’re not precisely going to be essentially the most enthusiastic bunch, and in the event that they do depart the corporate, then Eugen have simply hemorrhaged a full half of their staff.
According to the putting employees, Eugen Management have additionally tried responsible the less-than-positive press the corporate has acquired on their employees, together with spreading lies to the press. Management stays tight-lipped on what precisely is supposed to be inaccurate in experiences so far.
At this level, it must be of little shock that the employees on strike have arrange a crowdfunding page to assist maintain roofs over heads and homes heat throughout this icy snap of climate. We’ll be retaining a detailed eye on this one, and hoping for everybody concerned that that is resolved quickly and everybody can return to being paid for his or her work, and safe in the way forward for the corporate.
