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Rockstar North Faces Union-Busting Allegations After Mass Firings

12/16/2025

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Former employees of Rockstar North, the studio behind Grand Theft Auto, say they were unjustly dismissed for unionizing.
In October, 31 workers were fired for 'gross misconduct,' which Rockstar North attributes to leaking confidential information.
The Independent Workers Union of Great Britain alleges these actions constitute union-busting.
The dismissed workers, including Jordan Garland and Jamie Trimmer, say they are devastated and may pursue legal action.

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Former employees of Rockstar North, the studio behind Grand Theft Auto, say they were unjustly dismissed for unionizing.
In October, 31 workers were fired for 'gross misconduct,' which Rockstar North attributes to leaking confidential information.
The Independent Workers Union of Great Britain alleges these actions constitute union-busting.
The dismissed workers, including Jordan Garland and Jamie Trimmer, say they are devastated and may pursue legal action.