In a Glasgow courtroom, a question older than any single industry is being asked anew: when workers organize, and consequences follow, where does cause end and coincidence begin? Thirty-one employees of Rockstar Games, contributors to one of the most anticipated entertainment releases in history, were dismissed in 2025 — and a tribunal now weighs whether that dismissal was discipline or retaliation. The case unfolds against the backdrop of a $3 billion game and a labor movement seeking recognition before its moment passes.
Rockstar Games worker claims fired staff were placed on 'watch list' after union petition
31 employees were dismissed from Rockstar Games in 2025, with 23 Scottish-based workers pursuing tribunal claims for alleged unlawful termination related to union activity.