Overview
- Bloomberg and multiple outlets report that between 30 and 40 employees in the UK and Canada were terminated on October 30.
- The Independent Workers' Union of Great Britain says all affected staff were union members or organizing and characterizes the dismissals as unlawful union busting.
- Take-Two says the firings were for gross misconduct and for no other reason, while declining to specify the alleged misconduct or confirm exact numbers.
- IWGB says it will seek reinstatement and interim relief, noting some dismissed workers were visa holders or had medical needs tied to workplace benefits.
- The dispute intensifies scrutiny of Rockstar’s workplace practices as development continues toward Grand Theft Auto VI’s scheduled May 26, 2026 console launch.