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UK employment tribunal denies Rockstar's request to have 'blacklisting' claims removed from upcoming trial
A UK employment tribunal has denied Rockstar Games' request to remove 'blacklisting' allegations from an upcoming trial brought by fired workers represented by the IWGB Game Workers union. The trial, set to begin September 10, will proceed with these claims, which stem from the dismissal of 34 staff in the UK and Canada for alleged gross misconduct. The IWGB accuses Rockstar of union-busting, while Rockstar claims confidential information was leaked.
Fired Rockstar developers can bring blacklisting claims against the GTA 6 developer, UK tribunal rules as final trial looms
An employment tribunal in the UK has ruled that fired Rockstar Games employees can pursue blacklisting claims against the Grand Theft Auto 6 developer. The workers were dismissed last year for allegedly leaking confidential information, which the IWGB Game Workers Union claims was union busting. The tribunal's decision allows these allegations to be heard in a full trial, with a final hearing scheduled from September 10th to October 15th.
"Rockstar thought they could control the narrative. They're wrong" - tribunal rules against GTA 6 developer's request to remove union's blacklisting claims from ongoing legal dispute
An employment tribunal has ruled against Rockstar Games' request to remove blacklisting claims from an ongoing legal dispute concerning alleged union busting. The Independent Workers' Union of Great Britain accused Rockstar of union busting after firing 30 employees, all union members. The tribunal's decision allows all of the union's allegations to proceed to trial, set to begin in September.
Veteran Halo developer of 17 years accuses the studio of blacklisting, fraud, and "multiple harassment…
Glenn Israel, the art director for Halo Infinite and a 17-year veteran of the franchise, has accused senior staff at 343 Industries and Xbox Game Studios of blacklisting, fraud, favoritism, and harassment. These alleged actions occurred between January 2024 and June 2025, leading to his departure from the company.
16 Iconic Hollywood Figures Who Defied Blacklisting With Comebacks
This article profiles 16 Hollywood figures who faced blacklisting during the Red Scare and details their subsequent comebacks. It highlights individuals like Val Kilmer, Lee Grant, and Lena Horne, showcasing their resilience and enduring legacies despite facing career interruptions due to political suspicion or refusal to cooperate with investigators.
