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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.
GTA 6 Developer Rockstar Says It Was Forced to Put Privacy Films on Its Buildings After Drones Were Used to Snap Photos Through Office Windows
Rockstar Games has revealed the extreme security measures, including privacy films on office windows, implemented after drones were used to photograph Grand Theft Auto 6 developers. This information emerged during an employment tribunal concerning the dismissal of 31 developers last year.
"Today, we are fighting fear" - Final hearing in Rockstar Games vs. fired GTA 6 developers tribunal begins
The final hearing in the Rockstar Games employment tribunal against 31 fired developers has begun in Scotland, accompanied by rallies supporting the workers. Fired employee Rachel Crawford spoke about fighting fear in the workplace, while the IWGB union alleges unlawful dismissal and blacklisting due to unionization efforts. Rockstar Games claims the firings were for gross misconduct.
22 trade union leaders have signed a letter joining the call for GTA 6 developer Rockstar to recognise the IWGB Game Workers union
Twenty-two trade union leaders have signed a letter urging Rockstar Games to recognize the IWGB Game Workers union. The letter, addressed to studio director Jennifer Kolbe and head of HR Rob Spampinato, emphasizes the right of all workers to unionize and calls on Rockstar to begin bargaining with the IWGB. This action follows reports of alleged crunch, a widening gender pay gap, and union-busting tactics at the Grand Theft Auto 6 developer.
