Nintendo denies anti-unionization accusations amid complaints from former staff

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Nintendo has denied anti-union accusations laid out in a National Labor Relations Board complaint filed by a former Nintendo of America employee. 

As Axios first reported, the complaint, filed in Washington on April 15, names Nintendo of America and staffing agency Aston Carter. It alleges coercive actions and statements including but not limited to surveillance and threats, as well as concerted activities such as retaliation, discharge, and disciplinary action. 

A newly released case form further details the basis of the charge: "The Employer discharged an employee(s) because the employee(s) joined or supported a labor organization and in order to discourage union activities and/or membership," it alleges. 

It also alleges discharge in response to "protected concerted activities by, inter alia, discussing wages and/or other terms and conditions of employment and in order to discourage employees from engaging in protected concerted activities." Additionally, it specifies interference, restraint, and coercion through surveillance "of employees' union activities."

In a statement to Polygon, Nintendo of America claimed that this complaint was filed by "a contractor who was previously terminated for the disclosure of confidential information and for no other reason." 

"Nintendo is not aware of any attempts to unionize or related activity and intends to cooperate with the investigation conducted by the NLRB," the statement continues. Nintendo said it intends to cooperate with the NLRB's investigation and that it is "fully committed to providing a welcoming and supportive work environment for all our employees and contractors." 

This complaint prompted similar accounts from other former Nintendo employees. One Twitter user by