Rockstar Denies Unionization as Reason for Staff Termination, Cites Breach of Confidentiality

Rockstar Games has reiterated that the termination of dozens of staff members was due to the distribution and discussion of confidential information in a public forum, violating company policy and legal obligations. This statement comes after reports surfaced that the dismissals were linked to staff discussions about unionization on an invite-only Discord server. Rockstar maintains that claims of union-related dismissals are false and misleading. Meanwhile, a local MP has expressed concerns over the company's actions, stating that a meeting with Rockstar only deepened his concerns about the termination process and its adherence to UK employment law. The MP was initially asked to sign a non-disclosure agreement before the meeting, which was eventually withdrawn. The matter has sparked a heated debate, with the IWGB union accusing Rockstar of union busting and filing a wrongful dismissal case, while over 200 Rockstar North employees have signed a letter calling for the reinstatement of the affected staff members.