Take-Two Interactive Software program Inc.’s Rockstar Video games, which develops Grand Theft Auto, has terminated workers members concerned in a British commerce union. Whereas the union accuses the studio of union-busting, the corporate claims that the employees have been let go for misconduct.
Rockstar Games apparently fired over 30 workers on Thursday, based on a press release by the Impartial Staff’ Union of Nice Britain (IWGB). The employees, who’re members of IWGB, have been concerned in an IWGB Recreation Staff Union Discord channel; the union says the firings have been unlawful and retaliatory.
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“Rockstar has simply carried out probably the most blatant and ruthless act of union busting within the historical past of the video games trade,” IWGB president Alex Marshall mentioned within the union’s press launch. “This flagrant contempt for the legislation and for the lives of the employees who convey of their billions is an insult to their followers and the worldwide trade.”
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Staffers were in offices throughout the UK and Canada, Bloomberg reported. In accordance with IWGB organizers, a number of the fired employees have been visa holders sponsored by Rockstar, and others had medical circumstances.
IWGB acknowledged that it’s going to “be mounting a full and strong protection of its members.”
In the meantime, Take-Two spokesman Alan Lewis informed Bloomberg the firings have been as a result of “gross misconduct, and for no different purpose” and that “we totally assist Rockstar’s ambitions and method.”
Rockstar Video games is most well-known for the Grand Theft Auto franchise. The most recent iteration, Grand Theft Auto VI, has been delayed a number of occasions, with its long-awaited launch now slated for Might 2026 — however rumors are floating that it might be even later.
