Do Not Boycott GTA 6, Fired Rockstar Workers Tell Fans: 'There’s a Better Way to Support Us and Hold Rockstar to Account'
The first Rockstar workers who are embroiled in a legal battle with the company have told fans they shouldn’t boycott GTA 6 to protest on their behalf.
Former Rockstar employees, embroiled in a legal dispute with the company, are urging fans not to boycott GTA 6 as a means of support. After GTA 6's release, is set for November, the Independent Workers' Union of Great Britain (IWGB) has requested that supporters purchase T-shirts to aid the legal proceedings instead. Rockstar fired 34 staff members last year, claiming they leaked confidential game information on Discord and Discord channels, rather than unionizing.
The fired workers have filmed a video explaining their case, emphasizing that fans should support them by purchasing T-shirts rather than boycotting GTA 6. Jack Hoxby, a member of the IWGB Game Workers Branch, stated that the team devoted years to building the game and does not want fans to boycott it. Instead, they want fans to help them fight for justice.
The IWGB is aiming to maintain a public presence as the final hearing takes place in September. If the union is recognized, it would provide members with additional protections and rights, including pay transparency and flexible working arrangements. Rockstar has maintained a zero-tolerance policy towards leaks, citing previous firings of employees who disclosed confidential information.
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