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politics1d ago
'It's a deeply concerning case' — UK Prime Minister Sir Kier Starmer states ministers will investigate Rockstar layoffs that affected 31 GTA 6 developers and resulted in union-busting allegations
- UK Prime Minister Sir Kier Starmer announced Parliament will investigate the Rockstar union-busting allegations after 31 GTA 6 developers were fired.
- The Independent Workers Union of Great Britain claims the firings targeted unionizing efforts, while Take-Two denies the allegations.
- MP Chris Murray raised the issue in Parliament, detailing meetings with Rockstar North and concerns over employment law compliance.
- Rockstar says the layoffs referenced distributing and discussing confidential information, not union activity.
- GTA 6’s release timing shifted, with delays cited to polish the game ahead of a 2026 date.
- Parliament is examining whether UK employment law was followed amid the layoffs.
- The controversy has drawn attention from industry and government about worker rights in gaming.
- The dispute centers on how Rockstar North handled the layoffs and whether due process was followed.
- Rockstar and Take-Two emphasized confidentiality issues over union activity in their public statements.
- Analysts expect continued parliamentary scrutiny of employment practices in major game studios.
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