'Silence and Closed Doors': UK Politicians Say GTA 6 Developer Rockstar 'Refused to Properly Engage' With Appeal Processes After Firing Staff Last Year

UK politicians have strongly criticized GTA 6 developer Rockstar for its firing of 34 workers last October, as legal wrangling continues over the staff dismissals. Rockstar has publicly stated that it fired the employees for gross misconduct, and claimed they had broken confidentiality rules by sharing private information via Discord. The IWGB Game Worker's Union, however, has framed the incident as an example of alleged union busting, insisting the private Discord server involved was designed to host discussions on union efforts, and all the fired UK workers were members of its organization. Earlier this year, an employment tribunal was held to determine whether the workers qualified for temporary financial relief — though the decision was made that they did not. Still, Rockstar faces a final decision regarding the allegation of union busting — and in the meantime, the IWGB has garnered support from a series of local MPs. "From my first meeting with constituents impacted by Rockstar's mass dismissal, I have held concerns with both the handling and motivation behind this action," said Chris Murray, MP for Edinburgh East and Musselburgh. "I made my concerns clear during Prime Minist