Key facts
- Former UK-based employees are suing Grand Theft Auto VI developer Rockstar Games for unfair dismissal.
- The workers claim they were illegally sacked last October for union activity.
- Rockstar denies the claims, stating the employees were dismissed for gross misconduct.
- The Independent Workers of Great Britain (IWGB) union is seeking official recognition from Rockstar.
- The union aims to address pay transparency, flexible working arrangements, and overtime expectations.
- The case is scheduled to be heard at a tribunal in September.
Former employees based in the UK are suing Grand Theft Auto VI developer Rockstar Games, alleging unfair dismissal and that they were illegally sacked last October for union activity. The Independent Workers of Great Britain (IWGB) union, which represents some of the former workers, is calling for official recognition from Rockstar to address issues including pay transparency, flexible working arrangements, and overtime expectations.