UK MPs are calling on Rockstar Games to be more transparent and cooperative amid an ongoing dispute over dismissals tied to the development of Grand Theft Auto 6. Several UK politicians respond to legal and labour arguments that began after Rockstar fired staff in autumn of last year. Rockstar says the firings were linked to the leaking of “confidential information” through a public forum. The IWGB Game Workers Union disputes that account and alleges union-busting. The legal proceedings between Rockstar and the union are still under way, with some MPs raising concerns about how the company has handled engagement during the process. According to reporting, the MPs accuse Rockstar of obstructing legal processes, including alleged “silence and closed doors,” and of refusing to properly engage with staff and their representatives and trade unions. The criticisms focus on transparency and participation in the ongoing legal battle rather than on any definitive outcome. The dispute therefore continues to hinge on competing claims: Rockstar’s explanation for the dismissals and the union’s allegation that the actions targeted union activity.
UK MPs accuse Rockstar of obstructing legal processes in GTA 6 firings dispute
UK MPs are calling on Rockstar Games to be more transparent and cooperative amid an ongoing dispute over dismissals tied to the development of Grand Theft Auto 6. Several UK politicians respond to leg...
- Rockstar Games fired some GTA 6 development staff in autumn last year, according to reporting.
- Rockstar says the firings followed the leaking of “confidential information” via a public forum.
- The IWGB Game Workers Union alleges the firings are part of union-busting.
- UK MPs are criticizing Rockstar for allegedly limiting engagement and obstructing legal processes.
- The legal dispute between Rockstar and the union is ongoing.
Several UK politicians have called on Rockstar Games to be more transparent and co-operative in their legal dealings with GTA 6 developers fired last year. The staff were let go in autumn last year, with Rockstar subsequently claiming that they were fired due to the leaking of "confidential information" via a public forum, while the IWGB Game Workers Union have accused Rockstar of union busting. With legal matters between Rockstar and union over the firings currently ongoing, several UK MPs have called on the former to be more transparent and accused the company of having "refused to properly engage with staff, representatives and trade unions throughout this process". Read more
3 months agoThree Scottish Labour Members of Parliament have accused Grand Theft Auto 6 developer Rockstar of obstructing legal processes over alleged union-busting with "silence and closed doors". Read more
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