IWGB accuses Rockstar Games of 'union busting'

"According to IWGB, the laid off staffers were part of a private trade union Discord channel, and members of the IWGB. The Register understands members and their representatives used the channel to discuss how they could improve their workplace. The Register has been told that after management became aware of the channel, all staff members with accounts in that Discord server were summarily fired."

"The Register contacted Take-Two Interactive, the parent company of Rockstar Games. A spokesperson for Take-Two told us the reason for termination was "gross misconduct." The spokesperson said: "Rockstar Games terminated a small number of individuals for gross misconduct, and for no other reason. As always, we fully support Rockstar's ambitions and approach." They added: "We strive to make the world's best entertainment properties by giving our best-in-class creative teams positive work environments and ongoing career opportunities. Our culture is focused on teamwork, excellence, and kindness.""

"The maker of the Grand Theft Auto game series, Rockstar Games, has fired more than 30 coders and graphic designers in an act described by the Independent Workers' Union of Great Britain (IWGB) as "the most blatant and ruthless act of union busting in the history of the games industry." According to IWGB, the laid off staffers were part of a private trade union Discord channel, and members of the IWGB."

Rockstar Games terminated more than 30 coders and graphic designers. The Independent Workers' Union of Great Britain (IWGB) described the layoffs as the most blatant and ruthless act of union busting in the games industry. Laid-off staffers were members of a private trade union Discord channel and members of IWGB. After management became aware of the channel, staff with accounts in that server were summarily fired. An anonymous source suggested there may have been just enough union membership to seek statutory recognition under UK law, which requires at least 10 percent membership in the proposed bargaining unit. Take-Two cited gross misconduct and defended company culture.

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