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'The modern workplace runs on fear ... today we are fighting fear': Fired Grand Theft Auto 6 dev calls out Rockstar in impassioned pre-trial speech
A final workplace tribunal hearing has begun for 31 former Rockstar Games employees fired in October 2025, with the Independent Workers of Great Britain union alleging union busting. Former programmer Rachel Crawford delivered a powerful speech about the fear-driven workplace culture at Rockstar, urging attendees to fight for better industry standards. The union and employees are seeking fair compensation or reinstatement, and are not calling for a boycott of the upcoming Grand Theft Auto 6.
'Justice at last feels within reach:' Fired Rockstar workers rally in Glasgow as union busting tribunal begins
Former Rockstar Games employees are rallying in Glasgow as a tribunal begins, accusing the company of union busting after firing over 30 workers for alleged trade union activity. The Independent Workers' Union of Great Britain (IWGB) supports the fired staff, calling the dismissals a "blatant and ruthless act of union busting." Rockstar Games maintains the employees were dismissed for gross misconduct due to sharing confidential information.
Final hearing for Rockstar’s firing of unionized workers is set to begin this week
The final hearing for the case between Rockstar Games and a group of developers fired last year is set to begin before the Glasgow Employment Tribunal. The Independent Workers Union of Great Britain (IWGB) announced the hearing will run from September 10th to October 16th, with the developers seeking reinstatement or compensation for unfair dismissal. The IWGB alleges Rockstar engaged in union busting by firing members of a private union Discord.
"Rockstar has tried to get away with Grand Theft Employment Rights" - Final hearing in Rockstar vs. GTA 6 fired employees begins this week
Rockstar Games is facing a final employment tribunal hearing over allegations that it unlawfully fired and blacklisted 31 employees from its Rockstar North studio for unionizing. The Independent Workers Union of Great Britain is seeking reinstatement or compensation for the workers, who claim they were discussing salaries and HR issues. The case is ongoing as the world anticipates the release of Grand Theft Auto 6.
UK workers request voluntary union recognition at Rockstar
Rockstar Games employees in the UK, organized as the Rockstar Game Workers Union (RGWU) and affiliated with the Independent Workers' Union of Great Britain (IWGB), have formally requested voluntary union recognition. This move aims to establish collective bargaining rights concerning pay transparency, flexible working, and overtime. The request follows ongoing legal disputes over alleged unfair dismissals and accusations of union busting by Rockstar, which the company denies. If recognized, RGWU would make Rockstar the second UK developer with a union.
Rockstar Games Employees Request Voluntary Recognition of Union
Employees at Rockstar Games have requested voluntary recognition of the IWGB union, following the formation of the Rockstar Game Workers Union. If recognized, Rockstar Games would be the second UK studio to unionize, potentially leading to improved worker protections and rights through collective bargaining. The company stated it will engage in open dialogue regarding the union's recognition.
Rockstar union rep claims GTA 6 bosses can "easily afford" demands after reportedly generating $3 billion in pre-orders as devs call for "fairer crunch" and "pay transparency"
Rockstar Games developers in the UK are seeking official union recognition, with the Independent Workers' Union of Great Britain citing the reported $3 billion in Grand Theft Auto 6 pre-order sales as evidence the company can afford their demands. Key objectives include pay transparency, fairer crunch practices, and better flexible working arrangements. The union is also involved in an ongoing legal dispute with Rockstar over the firing of 31 workers involved in union activity.
GTA 6 developers at Rockstar Games pushing to pursue official union recognition following 2025 sackings: "The union is now stronger than ever"
Employees at Rockstar Games are actively working with the Independent Workers' Union of Great Britain to secure union recognition before the November release of Grand Theft Auto 6. This follows previous efforts to establish the Rockstar Game Workers Union and a ruling against the company's request to remove blacklisting claims from a legal process. The union hopes for voluntary recognition but is prepared to consider a strike if necessary.
Rockstar Games Developers Announce Founding of Rockstar Game Workers Union
Rockstar Games developers have announced the formation of the Rockstar Game Workers Union (RGWU), affiliated with the Independent Workers’ Union of Great Britain. The union's creation follows allegations of union busting and recent firings, and precedes legal proceedings related to a lawsuit against the Grand Theft Auto 6 developer. Rockstar Games denies the union-busting allegations, stating dismissals were due to breaches of company policy regarding confidential information.
Rockstar Games Accused of Stonewalling Legal Proceedings by Scottish Members of Parliament
Scottish Labour Members of Parliament are accusing Grand Theft Auto 6 developer Rockstar Games of obstructing legal proceedings related to alleged union-busting activities. MPs have called for greater transparency and cooperation from the company regarding employee firings and engagement with staff representatives and trade unions. The Independent Workers’ Union of Great Britain has stated that affected employees have faced six months of legal stonewalling and that Rockstar has shown disregard for UK trade union law.