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Rockstar Games Sacking Sparks Union Organizing Claims

Updated 2026-09-11 16:10 UTC 2 sources Negative

A former Grand Theft Auto worker alleges Rockstar staff were sacked for union organizing, while the company denies this and says they were dismissed for sharing confidential information. The dispute highlights tensions in the gaming industry.

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The Verge
Frank Shaw is leaving Microsoft after 17 years as chief communications officer. In an internal note to his team, Shaw says he's "decided it is time for me to move on and try new things," after supporting Microsoft's communications for 29 years - nearly 20 years as a Microsoft employee plus time at t
2026-09-11 16:01 UTC
BBC News
The makers of Grand Theft Auto deny staff were sacked for union organising and were instead dismissed for sharing confidential information online.
2026-09-11 15:52 UTC
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