An employment tribunal has ruled against Rockstar's request to exclude blacklisting claims from its dispute with the IWGB over the dismissal of union members at the GTA 6 studio. The decision clears the way for the full case to reach trial. Rockstar is preparing to release Grand Theft Auto 6 in November.
Background of the Firings
Rockstar dismissed around 30 employees last October, all of them union members, citing gross misconduct. The IWGB accused the studio of union busting and filed a legal claim. More than 200 Rockstar North staff later signed a letter condemning the action, and the matter was raised in Parliament.
Tribunal Ruling Details
The tribunal rejected Rockstar's preliminary request to remove blacklisting allegations from the case. All IWGB claims of union busting may now advance. The trial is scheduled to run from 10 September to 15 October.
Reactions from Workers and Union
“Rockstar thought they could control the narrative. They're wrong, and we look forward to proving it.”
“The tribunal has refused to let Rockstar off the hook.”
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