Grand Theft Auto studio accused of 'union busting' after sacking workers

The Independent Workers Union of Great Britain (IWGB) has accused Grand Theft Auto maker Rockstar Games of union busting after the company sacked 31 workers from its UK studios on October 30. The union claims these employees were dismissed to prevent them from organizing and forming a union, calling it a "blatant and ruthless act of union busting." Rallies were held outside Rockstar's offices in Edinburgh and London to protest the firings. Rockstar's parent company, Take-Two Interactive, has reportedly stated that the staff were dismissed for sharing confidential information, which violates company policies. A Rockstar spokesperson emphasized that the action was unrelated to employees' rights to join a union or engage in union activities. However, the IWGB disputes this, asserting that the real reason for the firings is the workers' union involvement and their desire for a fairer workplace and collective voice. The union believes management is prioritizing preventing unionization over potential delays to t... download the app to read more