US Edition30 staff sacked at Grand Theft Auto developer in alleged ‘union-busting’ move
- On Thursday November 6, 2025, protesters gathered outside Rockstar North in Edinburgh, calling for the reinstatement of 31 UK-based staff members sacked last week.
- Last week, the Independent Workers’ Union of Great Britain alleged Rockstar Games sacked 31 UK-based staff on Thursday, October 30 for union activity, while Rockstar and parent Take-Two said dismissals targeted those sharing confidential information in a public forum.
- Organiser Fred Carter told The National `I think what's clear today from the number of workers that have shown up is that they really see through the lies the management are spreading` as protesters held banners and chanted for union recognition.
- Union figures warned Rockstar could face a boycott if the dispute persists, with Alex Marshall stating `...we will not stop coming back until we get justice for these workers.`
- As Grand Theft Auto VI nears release in May next year, the dispute threatens to reopen scrutiny of Rockstar North's labour practices amid final development stages.
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Rally outside Rockstar against Grand Theft Auto studio’s ‘union busting’
Dozens of people protested Thursday outside Rockstar Games’ offices in Edinburgh, accusing the multi-billion dollar studio behind the smash “Grand Theft Auto” open-world carjacking franchise of “blatant union busting” by firing 31 people.
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Rally outside Rockstar against GTA studio's 'union busting'
Dozens of people protested Thursday outside Rockstar Games' offices in Edinburgh, accusing the multi-billion dollar studio behind the smash "Grand Theft Auto" open-world carjacking franchise of "blatant union busting" by firing 31 people.
Rockstar Games Fires GTA 6 Employees Over Leaks, According to Official Statement
Rockstar Games has recently responded to claims that they fired employees working on Grand Theft Auto 6 over union talks. According to the publisher, GTA 6 staff were let go for posting leaks on Discord. GTA 6 Staff Were Fired for Posting Leaks, Claims Rockstar Games Screenshot: Rockstar Games In October, Rockstar Games came under fire after the studio fired over 30 employees. At the time, a British union group claimed that the Grand Theft Auto …
Game developer Rockstar, known for its GTA games, has laid off more than thirty employees in the past week. According to the company, they shared confidential company information on an online forum. A union disagrees. According to the Independent Workers' Union of Great Britain, the employees are either members of the union or were planning to join and were subsequently dismissed. The employees in question are based in the United Kingdom and Can…
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