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Rockstar 'union busting' tribunal extended to November 18th, days before GTA 6's release date
The employment tribunal between the Independent Workers' Union of Great Britain and Rockstar Games has been extended to November 18th, just days before Grand Theft Auto 6's release. The case centers on allegations that Rockstar fired staff to prevent unionization efforts, a claim the company disputes, citing gross misconduct. Closing arguments will now take place in mid-November, with a judge's ruling to follow.
Rockstar HR manager claims he had "little interest" in staff's union membership status as fired GTA dev union-busting trail heats up
Rockstar Games is facing allegations of union-busting in an ongoing lawsuit where 31 former employees claim they were unlawfully dismissed due to their union membership. An HR manager, Charlie Kinloch, testified that he had "little interest" in evidence of unionization efforts, prioritizing concerns about disparagement and misinformation, especially in the lead-up to the Grand Theft Auto 6 release.
Rockstar and IWGB outline arguments at start of tribunal
Rockstar Games and the Independent Workers' Union of Great Britain are presenting their arguments at an employment tribunal concerning the dismissal of 34 Rockstar staff. The claimants allege they were fired due to union activities, while Rockstar claims the dismissals were due to gross misconduct and a leak of confidential information, citing past incidents like the Grand Theft Auto 6 footage leak.
Rockstar had a mole in the union worker Discord server "for over two and a half years", GTA 6 company reveals during legal battle
Rockstar Games and its parent company Take-Two Interactive are embroiled in a legal battle with 34 former UK employees who were fired for alleged gross misconduct related to a union Discord server. The employees claim they were dismissed to prevent union recognition, while Rockstar alleges a mole provided information on union activity for over two and a half years, including details about Grand Theft Auto 6 development. The court filings present conflicting accounts of the Discord server's security and the nature of the leaked information.
Rockstar and fired GTA developers outline core arguments during union busting tribunal
Rockstar Games and Take-Two Interactive are facing accusations of union busting in an ongoing employment tribunal in Glasgow, UK. The fired workers allege their dismissals were retaliation for union activity, while Rockstar claims the 34 employees were terminated for gross misconduct and leaking confidential information, including details about Grand Theft Auto VI. The company emphasizes the need for strict confidentiality to protect trade secrets, comparing them to Coca-Cola's formula.
