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- Allegations of union-busting have been made against Rockstar Games by the Independent Workers Union of Great Britain, accusing them of firing approximately 30 to 40 employees for union activity.
- The IWGB considers this the worst instance of union-busting in video game history and claims that Rockstar Games is violating labor laws and employee rights.
- The union alleges that the dismissed workers were attempting to collectively bargain for improved working conditions after contributing to popular games.
- Take-Two Interactive, Rockstar Games parent company, has responded by stating that the employees were terminated for workplace misconduct and supports the studios decision. However, this response is contested by the IWGB.
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Union-Busting Allegations Against Rockstar Games Over Employee Dismissals for Union Activity
The Independent Workers Union of Great Britain (IWGB) has accused Rockstar Games of firing approximately 30 to 40 employees for union activity. Jason Schreier at Bloomberg reported that the IWGB calls this the worst instance of union-busting in video game history. According to the IWGB, Rockstar Games is violating labor laws and employees’ rights, a move they consider a disservice to fans and the industry. The union alleges the workers were dismissed for attempting to collectively bargain for better working conditions, after contributing to the creation of popular games. Take-Two Interactive, Rockstar Games’ parent company, responded that the employees were terminated for workplace misconduct and that it supports the studio’s decision.
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