Grand Theft Auto workers seek union recognition after mass firings
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- Screenshot from Grand Theft Auto VI, which is expected to be one of the bestselling games of all time.
- Prefer the Guardian on GoogleThe makers of Grand Theft Auto are attempting to gain official union recognition after mass sackings last year.
- Video game designers and other employees at Rockstar Games are working with the IWGB Game Workers Union to try to secure unionisation before the release of GTA VI scheduled for November.
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Screenshot from Grand Theft Auto VI, which is expected to be one of the bestselling games of all time. Photograph: Rockstar Games View image in fullscreen Screenshot from Grand Theft Auto VI, which is expected to be one of the bestselling games of all time. Photograph: Rockstar Games Trade unions Grand Theft Auto workers seek union recognition after mass firings Exclusive: Staff at Rockstar Games hope move can be completed before release of GTA VI scheduled for November
Prefer the Guardian on GoogleThe makers of Grand Theft Auto are attempting to gain official union recognition after mass sackings last year.
Video game designers and other employees at Rockstar Games are working with the IWGB Game Workers Union to try to secure unionisation before the release of GTA VI scheduled for November.