**Rockstar Games Faces Backlash Over Employee Firings Amidst Union Busting Allegations**
Rockstar Games has found itself embroiled in controversy following the recent termination of around 30 employees. The company claims these workers were dismissed for “gross behavior” and leaking confidential material. However, the IWGB Game Workers Union alleges that Rockstar’s actions amount to union busting.
According to the union, approximately 220 current Rockstar employees—members of the IWGB Game Workers Union—have signed letters demanding the reinstatement of the 31 fired colleagues. The IWGB Game Workers shared updates about their ongoing protest efforts on their official website.
The union is pushing for Rockstar to reverse its decision, citing concerns over targeted firings and declining morale within the studio. Anonymous Rockstar employees, confirmed by several sources, have provided further details suggesting a more troubling situation than the company’s official statement conveys.
In continued protest, the IWGB has announced upcoming demonstrations in London and Paris scheduled for November 14 and November 18, respectively, as long as the affected employees remain out of work.
Despite the mounting pressure, Rockstar Games has maintained that it acted appropriately. The company asserts that the dismissals were due to the unauthorized sharing of confidential information in a private Discord server.
This unfolding situation has reportedly had an impact on Rockstar’s upcoming projects. While the company has not explicitly cited the controversy as the reason, Grand Theft Auto 6’s release date has been pushed back to November, with many speculating that the internal turmoil played a significant role in the delay.
As the story develops, both sides remain firm in their positions, and the gaming community continues to watch closely for any updates or resolutions.
https://www.shacknews.com/article/146837/rockstar-employees-220-letters-demand
