Rockstar developers go public with first union
Rockstar Games employees have formed the Rockstar Game Workers Union, marking the first labor union at the company. The union represents workers across all of Rockstar's UK offices and aims to address issues such as pay transparency and flexible working. This announcement comes in the wake of the controversial firing of 31 union members, which has led to protests and legal actions against the company.
- ▪The Rockstar Game Workers Union is the first labor union at Rockstar Games.
- ▪It represents workers in Edinburgh, London, Leeds, Lincoln, and Dundee.
- ▪The union is responding to the firing of 31 members, which has been labeled as union busting.
- ▪Protests were held in front of several Rockstar studios following the firings.
- ▪The union aims to raise funds for their legal defense as they navigate ongoing legal challenges.
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Gaming Rockstar developers go public with first union The Rockstar Game Workers Union has members across the developer's UK offices. By Ian Carlos Campbell May 28, 2026 6:11 pm EST Rockstar Games Workers at Rockstar Games have announced the formation of the Rockstar Game Workers Union, the first labor union at the Grand Theft Auto developer. According to an explanatory video released alongside the announcement, the new union represents workers in Edinburgh, London, Leeds, Lincoln and Dundee, covering all of Rockstar's offices in the UK.
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