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Home»News»GTA 6 Developers Announce Rockstar Games UnionGTA 6 Developers Announce Rockstar Games UnionBy Aaron TruemanMay 28, 2026
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🔊 Listen to this GTA 6 developers have formally announced a union to combat Rockstar Games’ actions which will be debated in court.On Thursday, the Independent Workers’ Union of Great Britain (IWGB) and Rockstar staff members announced the Rockstar Game Workers Union. This union will be part of the IWGB. The reveal came in the form of an informative video which delves into their motives and what we should be looking out for in the future.This union is the one facing a legal battle with Rockstar. Over 30 employees were fired last year for “gross misconduct” which the IWGB disputes as an act of union busting. As time has passed, the union has now been fully set up and is looking to fight Rockstar Games in court. A date for the trial in court has been set though not been published by the union just yet.The Rockstar Game Workers Union say in their video that Rockstar’s actions towards those 30+ staffers charged others to join the union. Whilst most of the affected workers were based at Rockstar North in Edinburgh, the seeds have spread far and wide. The union claims a sizeable number of Rockstar employees from their London, Leeds, Lincoln and Dundee offices have joined forces with the many others in Edinburgh.Together, we are organising around the things we want to change. Starting with:
Pay transparencyFlexible workingAn end to crunch
Rockstar IWGB Game Workers UnionThe Rockstar IWGB Game Workers Union have created BlueSky, Instagram and Twitter accounts for you to follow and receive updates from. There is also a page to donate towards their legal battle with Rockstar here.This comes after politicians have accused Rockstar of blocking the ongoing legal proceedings. Learn more about it here.Be sure to stay tuned to RockstarINTEL for all the latest news on Rockstar Games and GTA VI.Click this button!RockstarINTEL BlueskyGrand Theft Auto News XRed Dead News XRockstarINTEL XRockstarINTEL InstagramRockstarINTEL ThreadsRockstarINTEL FacebookRockstarINTEL RSS FeedRockstarINTEL TIKTOKRockstarINTEL LinkedInSubscribe to our newsletter!
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GTA 6 developers have formally announced the formation of the Rockstar Game Workers Union, an entity established to challenge Rockstar Games' actions, which is anticipated to involve legal proceedings. This union was formed through the collaboration between the Independent Workers’ Union of Great Britain (IWGB) and various Rockstar staff members, and it will operate as a component of the IWGB. The announcement was disseminated via an informative video detailing the union's motivations and future objectives. The union is actively pursuing a legal battle against Rockstar Games, following incidents where over thirty employees were dismissed last year for alleged "gross misconduct," which the IWGB contests as an act of union busting. This legal action is pursued by the newly established union by seeking a trial date, although the union has not yet published a specific date.
The catalyst for the union's formation stems from Rockstar's treatment of its staff, as the actions taken against more than thirty employees motivated others to join the union effort. The union has successfully mobilized a significant group of employees across different locations, including those based at Rockstar North in Edinburgh, as well as employees from the London, Leeds, Lincoln, and Dundee offices. The organization is focused on achieving specific industrial goals, organizing their efforts around key demands, including increased pay transparency, the implementation of flexible working arrangements, and an end to the 'crunch' culture prevalent in the industry.
To facilitate communication and support their cause, the Rockstar IWGB Game Workers Union has established various online platforms, including accounts on BlueSky, Instagram, and Twitter, where they provide updates to the public. Furthermore, they have created a dedicated page to solicit donations to support their ongoing legal dispute with Rockstar. This organizational activity occurs amidst public scrutiny, as politicians have reportedly accused Rockstar of obstructing the ongoing legal proceedings. The announcement signals a concerted effort by the workforce to assert collective rights and renegotiate working conditions within the context of the development of GTA VI. |