The dispute between Grand Theft Auto 6 studio Rockstar and over 30 of its former developers is ongoing, with those affected denied interim pay by a UK tribunal.
On January 12, a judge ruled against granting interim relief to the former developers, who were fired in October last year in what many have described as a 'union busting' decision. Rockstar has claimed that the affected staff were terminated due to gross misconduct, a justification that has not appeased the UK trade union Independent Workers' Union of Great Britain (IWGB). Following the dismissals, the IWGB issued a legal claim against Rockstar, asserting that all the affected employees were union members.
Last week, the IWGB requested a judge for interim relief, which is financial support for individuals awaiting a full hearing. Had it been approved, the former employees would have been reinstated on Rockstar's payroll. However, the motion was denied, and the union remains steadfast in its quest for justice.
“We are emerging from this hearing, having now had a glimpse of Rockstar's flimsy grounds for defence, feeling bolstered in our claims that these firings were not just deeply unjust but also plainly unlawful,
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