Rockstar’s Union Problem: The Industry’s Old Habits Are Coming Back

Rockstar Games, the studio behind Grand Theft Auto VI, is once again in the headlines - but not for its games. This week, the Independent Workers of Great Britain (IWGB) filed formal legal claims against Rockstar, alleging the unlawful dismissal of more than 30 workers who were organising to unionise. According to sources, Rockstar’s actions amount to “victimisation and collective dismissal linked to trade union activity.” The case will now move to British courts, marking one of the most significant labor disputes in the modern games industry...