Grand Theft Auto 6 developer Rockstar Games is facing some new troubles, with Scottish Labour Members of Parliament accusing the company of obstructing legal proceedings that have been taking place over the company’s alleged union-busting activities. According to a press release by the Independent Workers’ Union of Great Britain (IWGB), MPs Chris Murray, Dr. Scott Arthur, and Tracy Gilbert have asked the company for more transparency and co-operation for the legal process.
In a statement, Murray has made note of concerns he felt with how Rockstar Games had been handling the firing of its employees from back in November 2025. Gilbert, on the other hand, has expressed disappointment with the company for not having appropriately engaged with its staff, their representatives, and trade unions.
“Every worker deserves the right to a fair appeal process and to have their voice heard,” said Gilbert. “It is extremely disappointing that Rockstar has refused to properly engage with staff, representatives and trade unions throughout this process. Workers asking for fairness, transparency and respect should not be met with silence and closed doors, especially when livelihoods and workplace rights are at stake.”
President of IWGB, Alex Marshall, has confirmed that the employees affected by Rockstar’s alleged union-busting activities have had to deal with “corporate legal stonewalling” over the course of six months. He also called the developer out for “showing no respect for UK trade union law” and essentially ignoring multiple requests for cooperation.
“Since the dismissals took place we have had to deal with six months of corporate legal stonewalling,” he said. “When Rockstar sacked 31 of our members without warning, we were confident it was an act of flagrant union-busting. The evasion they have shown at every stage of the legal process has only strengthened our belief.”
“They have acted as if they have impunity, showing no respect for UK trade union law. Our multiple requests for cooperation, whether proposing in-person meetings or asking for the full evidence behind the dismissals, have been met with radio silence. When Rockstar does respond, it’s with a shifting narrative that constantly contradicts itself.”
“Our members at Rockstar are proving that no matter a studio’s size, profits or prestige, when its workers are united we have the power to hold them to account. Through their relentless protesting, press and legal action, our members have drawn the world’s attention to the shady practices of these multi-national studios, and sent a message to rogue game executives that workers are unionising en masse and are ready to fight back.”
This latest event comes a few months after UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer had been notified of Rockstar’s actions during a recent session of Prime Minister’s Questions by Murray. At the time, Starmer said that his ministers would start looking into the studio’s actions.
“It’s a deeply concerning case,” Starmer said. “Every worker has the right to join a trade union and we’re determined to strengthen workers rights and ensure they don’t face unfair consequences for being part of a union. Our ministers will look into the particular case that he [Murray] raises and will keep him updated.”
