Man sacked by Grand Theft Auto maker believes employees were put on ‘watch list’
Summary
A group of workers at Rockstar Games, the makers of Grand Theft Auto, are suing the company, claiming they were fired because of their involvement in trade union activities. Rockstar says the firings were due to sharing confidential information, not union membership. The case is now being heard at an employment tribunal in Glasgow.Key Facts
- Dayne Oram, a fired Rockstar employee, said he believed workers were monitored after signing a petition about remote work.
- Rockstar Games fired 34 employees in 2023, 31 of whom were based in Scotland and involved in union-related activity.
- The workers helped develop Grand Theft Auto VI, which is due for release on November 19, with over $3 billion in preorders.
- The dispute centers around a Discord forum where workers discussed company issues, and where confidential information was allegedly shared.
- Rockstar denies firing employees because of union activity and says dismissals were for gross misconduct.
- The case is expected to last six weeks, with witness testimony scheduled for October.
- Current Rockstar employees are still negotiating for official union recognition before the GTA VI launch.
- The tribunal is being held in Glasgow with Judge Lucy Wiseman presiding.
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