“We’re determined to win justice for the 31 fired workers” - Rockstar Games workers publicly launch union, as legal battle with the GTA 6 maker rages on
Rockstar Games developers have formally announced the creation of the Rockstar Game Workers Union (RGWU), operating as a branch of the Independent Workers’ Union of Great Britain (IWGB). The announcement comes amid an escalating legal dispute between the studio and its workers, centered on the October 2025 termination of 31 staff members.
The fired workers and their union representatives characterize the mass layoffs as retaliation for union organizing efforts—a practice commonly referred to as union busting. The dismissals triggered immediate protests from affected workers and sparked formal legal proceedings, with IWGB preparing to pursue the case against the Grand Theft Auto 6 developer in court.
In a statement shared across social media, the RGWU emphasized its commitment to the affected workers, declaring their determination to “win justice for the 31 fired workers, and to show studios cannot get away with this disgusting treatment of the people.” This public union launch represents a significant moment in the ongoing labor dispute and signals the workers’ intent to continue their fight through both organized labor structures and legal channels.
The situation reflects broader tensions within the video game industry regarding worker treatment, unionization efforts, and management responses to labor organizing. Rockstar Games, one of the industry’s largest and most profitable studios, now faces legal challenges alongside public scrutiny of its labor practices.