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Rockstar UK Staff Will Vote on IWGB Union Recognition as GTA 6 Launches
Rockstar Games staff in the UK will vote on union recognition for the Independent Workers’ Union of Great Britain from November 12 to 26, coinciding with the launch of Grand Theft Auto VI. The potential recognition deal covers pay, overtime, and AI policies, aiming to make the IWGB the largest union in the UK games industry. This vote is separate from an ongoing tribunal concerning the dismissal of 31 employees, which the union alleges was union-busting.
Rockstar Games, IWGB to Vote on Union Formation Between November 12th and 26th
Rockstar Games and the Independent Workers' Union of Great Britain (IWGB) have agreed to hold a union formation vote between November 12th and 26th. This vote will allow workers to have a say on issues including pay, overtime, and generative AI policies. The timing of the vote coincides with the pre-load and release of Grand Theft Auto 6 and a union-busting tribunal hearing.
Rockstar will hold union vote right on top of Grand Theft Auto 6 release
Rockstar employees will hold a union recognition vote between November 12-26, coinciding with the launch of Grand Theft Auto 6. The IWGB union aims to become the largest game industry union in the UK, addressing issues like pay, overtime, and AI policies. This vote occurs amidst past controversies, including employee firings that the union labeled as union busting.
The day GTA 6 pre-loading starts, unionizing Rockstar developers will vote on the future of the legendary studio:…
Rockstar Games developers will vote on forming a union from November 12-26, coinciding with the pre-loading period for Grand Theft Auto 6. The Independent Workers' union of Great Britain is facilitating the vote, which aims to give employees a say in pay, working conditions, and company policies. This move follows a history of alleged crunch and recent firings, with union representatives expressing a desire for greater transparency and job security.
UK-based Rockstar devs will be putting their union recognition to a vote during GTA 6's launch next month
Rockstar Games employees in the UK will vote on union recognition with the Independent Workers of Great Britain (IWGB) during the launch month of Grand Theft Auto 6. The vote, scheduled from November 12th to November 26th, coincides with an ongoing employment tribunal concerning alleged union-busting layoffs from a year prior. Union representatives express a desire for greater transparency regarding pay, overtime, and job security.
Fired Rockstar Workers Ask Fans Not to Boycott Grand Theft Auto 6
Former Rockstar Games employees have released a video asking fans not to boycott Grand Theft Auto 6, but instead to support their legal battle against the company for alleged union-busting. The workers, who were fired in 2025, are selling solidarity T-shirts to fund their fight for justice and fair treatment, with the Independent Workers’ Union of Great Britain advocating for union recognition at the studio.
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.
Rockstar devs could go on strike before GTA 6 launch as unionization talks grow
Developers at Rockstar Games are pursuing union recognition ahead of the Grand Theft Auto 6 launch, citing mass firings last year as a catalyst. Employees are prepared to strike if the company does not voluntarily recognize the union, seeking formal collective bargaining and workplace protections. The union aims to prevent future issues and honor the contributions of dismissed colleagues.
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.
