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Rockstar and fired GTA developers outline core arguments during union busting tribunal

Rockstar and a group of fired Grand Theft Auto developers are now trading legal arguments in a union-busting tribunal. The dispute centers on whether the dismissals were lawful or retaliation …

News Game Developer · 2 weeks, 1 day ago
'Justice at last feels within reach:' Fired Rockstar workers rally in Glasgow as union busting tribunal begins

Fired Rockstar workers rallied in Glasgow as a union-busting tribunal opened against the studio. The case is expected to run until October 16, 2026, putting a long-running labor dispute back …

News Game Developer · 2 weeks, 2 days ago
Spanish union calls for ongoing strike action at Ubisoft Mobile Barcelona

Workers at Ubisoft Mobile Barcelona have escalated their labor dispute, with a Spanish union calling for ongoing strike action after management failed to respond. The strike was communicated in early …

News Game Developer · 4 weeks, 1 day ago
'One flag for each laid off dev:' Union workers stage unmissable protest for Xbox boss Asha Sharma

Union workers staged a highly visible protest outside Xbox boss Asha Sharma’s home, planting one flag for each laid-off developer and a giant inflatable rat on the lawn. The action …

News Game Developer · 1 month, 2 weeks ago
Unions take legal action against Microsoft for allegedly mishandling Xbox layoffs

Microsoft is facing legal action from unions over how it handled Xbox layoffs, with labor groups alleging workers were fired without proper notice or union consultation. The dispute raises fresh …

News Game Developer · 2 months, 1 week ago
"They want us to accept this as a done deal and quietly disappear" – Bethesda union members organise protest in response to Xbox layoffs

Bethesda Game Studios union members are preparing marches next Wednesday in Montreal, Rockville, Austin, and Texas after Microsoft’s latest Xbox layoffs hit 440 workers across Bethesda and ZeniMax. OneBGS says …

News GamesIndustry.biz · 2 months, 2 weeks ago
UK employment tribunal denies Rockstar's request to have 'blacklisting' claims removed from upcoming trial

A UK tribunal has refused Rockstar’s bid to strike blacklisting allegations from the case brought by fired workers, so the dispute will be heard in full. For studios, the practical …

News GamesIndustry.biz · 3 months, 1 week ago
Rockstar vs. the Independent Workers' Union of Great Britain: a timeline of events so far

Rockstar’s firing of 34 staff over alleged “confidential information” leaks has turned into a major labor fight, not just an HR dispute. The IWGB says 31 of those dismissed were …

News GamesIndustry.biz · 3 months, 3 weeks ago
Rockstar employees form union amid ongoing legal claims

Rockstar employees have formed the Rockstar Game Workers Union under the IWGB after the studio dismissed more than 30 staff in the UK and Canada. The union says membership has …

News GamesIndustry.biz · 3 months, 3 weeks ago
Ubisoft union workers agree settlement, legal advice for game devs, and is Xbox Game Pass too expensive? - Patch Notes #48

Ubisoft union workers have reached a settlement, marking a significant milestone in labor relations within the gaming industry. This development is crucial for game developers, especially those in studios with …

News Game Developer · 5 months, 1 week ago
'We are shutting it down:' Ubisoft unions call for international strike

Ubisoft unions in France are organizing a mass walkout in February due to cost-cutting measures and a mandatory return-to-office policy. This strike could significantly impact developers across various roles, particularly …

News Game Developer · 7 months, 4 weeks ago