Labor Relations News
The latest Labor Relations coverage curated for game developers.
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …