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Rockstar Games developers form union amidst legal battles

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Developers at Rockstar Games have officially formed a union, joining the Independent Workers' Union of Great Britain (IWGB). This move follows last year's dismissal of over 30 employees, which the union alleges was an act of union busting by the Grand Theft Auto developer. The union's formation occurs amidst ongoing legal proceedings related to these events. AI

RANK_REASON Formation of a union by employees of a major game developer, following alleged union-busting and legal proceedings. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.1]

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    📰 Amidst ongoing legal proceedings, Rockstar devs have publicly formed a union with the IWGB Last year, more than 30 Rockstar Games staff members were fired in

    📰 Amidst ongoing legal proceedings, Rockstar devs have publicly formed a union with the IWGB Last year, more than 30 Rockstar Games staff members were fired in an act of alleged union busting by the GTA 6 developer. Rockstar claimed that this firing was because said devs were lea…

    LINKS rockpapershotgun.com/amidst-ongoing-legal…

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