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As final hearing over GTA firings begins, Rockstar reiterate they "reject the claims" made by union and will defend themselves "vigorously"
Rockstar Games is vigorously defending itself against claims of wrongful termination and union busting in a final tribunal hearing that began September 10th. The company states 34 former employees were fired for gross misconduct due to sharing confidential information, not for union activity, a stance the Independent Workers’ union of Great Britain disputes. The union is seeking a ruling of unfair dismissal for the former staff.
"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.
'I would frankly have been happy to replace her with AI' - extraordinary public spat between Saber CEO and writer "replaced with ChatGPT" intensifies
A public dispute has intensified between Saber Interactive CEO Matthew Karch and former employee Stella Sacco regarding the use of AI in game development. Sacco claims she was replaced by ChatGPT on the game Rideshare "Stimulator," while Karch stated he would have been happy to replace her with AI and that she was terminated for other reasons. Saber Interactive has denied replacing writers with AI for the game, though they acknowledge using AI for an experimental mode.
'Below Any Reasonable Standard': Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced Developers Fighting to Save Jobs, Secure Fair Severance Pay at Ubisoft Barcelona
Striking employees at Ubisoft Barcelona, a co-developer of Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag, are protesting the company's severance pay offer following news of up to 51 job eliminations. The staff have described the initial offer as "below any reasonable standard."
Comings and Goings
Ubisoft Barcelona, a development studio that worked on Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag, has gone on strike. The employees are protesting recent layoffs within the company. This action highlights ongoing labor disputes in the video game industry.
Laid-Off MindsEye Developers Plan Protest Outside Company Office Over 'All-Expenses-Paid Playtest Day'
Former MindsEye developers plan to protest outside the studio's office following their layoffs. The protest is in response to what the laid-off employees describe as an "all-expenses-paid playtest day" being organized by the company.
Rockstar suffers legal blow in union busting dispute as trial date set
A UK employment tribunal has ruled against Rockstar, allowing fired IWGB union workers to proceed with blacklisting claims against the studio. The final trial is scheduled from September 10 to October 15, 2026. Rockstar maintains the firings were due to employees leaking confidential information, while the workers allege they were dismissed for union activity.
TSMC employees reportedly following Samsung workers in threatening to strike over bonus cuts despite record profits
Employees at TSMC, the world's largest chip manufacturer, are reportedly threatening to strike over proposed bonus cuts, despite the company reporting record profits fueled by the AI boom. This follows a similar dispute at Samsung in South Korea. TSMC's chairman, CC Wei, is scheduled to meet with employees to discuss the bonus structure.
Samsung workers could be about to strike, potentially making GPUs, memory, and SSDs even more expensive
Samsung workers in Korea are threatening to strike, potentially impacting global production of memory, SSDs, and GPUs. The dispute centers on pay and bonus structures, with a potential strike involving over 43,000 workers that could reduce semiconductor output by 3-4%. The Korean government has intervened to ensure safety and production levels, but negotiations are ongoing.
UK MPs claim GTA 6 studio Rockstar "refused to properly engage with staff" during legal wranglings over dev firings
Several UK Members of Parliament are calling on Rockstar Games to be more transparent and cooperative in its legal dealings with developers fired last year. The IWGB Game Workers Union accuses Rockstar of union busting and failing to engage properly with staff and representatives during ongoing legal proceedings over the dismissals.
Erin Bantah Tuduhan Tahan Gaji, Barang hingga KTP ART di Rumah
Erin Wartia Trigina has denied accusations of withholding wages, personal belongings, and the ID of her domestic helper, H.K. Erin's lawyer, Sunan Kalijaga, stated that the helper had not completed a full month of employment, thus not yet due for salary, and that personal items were left behind when the helper departed without permission. The dispute involves allegations of verbal abuse and physical assault by Erin against the helper, which Erin denies, claiming to have CCTV evidence and witness testimonies to the contrary.
Andre Taulany Beber Urusan Gaji ART Mantan Istri
Andre Taulany has revealed that he is financially responsible for the salaries of his ex-wife's domestic helpers, though he transfers the funds to her for distribution. This statement comes amidst allegations of abuse against the helpers by his ex-wife, Rien Wartia Trigina. Taulany declined to comment on his ex-wife's alleged behavior towards the staff, citing a desire to avoid speculation, and stated he has limited information on the ongoing legal proceedings.
MindsEye Staff Sue Developer
Staff members at MindsEye are suing developer Build a Rocket Boy, alleging the company installed secret surveillance software. The lawsuit details accusations of covert monitoring of employees.