Rockstar workers vote on union recognition as GTA VI launch looms
UK staff get their say while a separate union-busting dispute heads towards its conclusion
Rockstar Games employees in the UK are set to vote on union recognition, with the ballot opening on November 12 and running until November 26. The proposed union, part of the Independent Workers Union of Great Britain (IWGB), would be the largest recognized union in the UK games industry if successful. The vote comes as Rockstar prepares to launch Grand Theft Auto VI, a highly anticipated game set to be one of the biggest entertainment launches in history.
The union recognition agreement would allow workers to negotiate over various employment conditions, including pay, overtime, pensions, bonuses, leave, and HR policies. The union campaign has faced challenges, including allegations of union busting by Rockstar, which were denied by the company. Despite the ongoing dispute, Rockstar's head of publishing, Jennifer Kolbe, has indicated that management would respect the outcome of the recognition vote.
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