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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.
