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technology1 month ago•2 min saved

IWGB takes BARB to court over alleged staff surveillance

Britain’s IWGB has filed legal action against Build a Rocket Boy over alleged data privacy violations after BARB installed Teramind monitoring software on staff PCs without informing them; the software reportedly tracked keystrokes, screen activity, and microphone audio and was removed after a grievance by 40+ workers, with the union escalating the case to ACAS and the Information Commissioner’s Office, following earlier union-backed litigation over redundancies and new layoffs amid accusations of espionage and mismanagement.

via GamesIndustry.biz|

#build-a-rocket-boy #data-privacy #iwgb

business4 months ago•3 min saved

GTA workers lose bid for interim pay as union-busting dispute advances

A Glasgow tribunal refused interim relief to 29 Rockstar Games UK staff who say they were fired for trying to unionise, meaning they will continue to be unpaid while a full hearing proceeds. The workers allege their dismissals for union activity followed confidential information concerns tied to a public Discord server; the judge noted it wasn’t clear whether union membership was the main reason for the sacks. A full tribunal will hear evidence later, with the IWGB union claiming the outcome underscores an attempt to crush a union, while Rockstar welcomed the ruling.

via BBC|

#business #interim-relief #iwgb

business4 months ago•2 min saved

Tribunal Denies Interim Relief in Rockstar Workers Case Over Discord Posts

The Glasgow Employment Tribunal refused the IWGB’s bid for interim relief for Rockstar staff fired over alleged Discord postings related to Grand Theft Auto 6, saying it’s unlikely the dismissals were primarily due to union membership. The ruling notes that some affected workers were non-members (including Canadians), some IWGB-connected staff were not dismissed, and that postings may have been obtained via covert monitoring; some employees were dismissed after little or no notice and for limited ongoing posting. A full hearing will proceed, with Rockstar defending its actions and the IWGB remaining optimistic about the case.

via GamesIndustry.biz|

#business #employment-tribunal #gta-6

world6 months ago•2 min saved

Rockstar Faces Legal Action Over Worker Firing and Union Busting Allegations

The IWGB union has filed legal claims against Rockstar Games in the UK, accusing the company of unlawfully firing over 30 unionizing workers and engaging in union busting tactics, following their termination over alleged misconduct related to trade secrets. The union claims Rockstar's actions violate UK law and are part of a broader effort to suppress unionization efforts among employees.

via Game Developer|

#gta-vi #iwgb #legal-claims

world6 months ago•2 min saved

Rockstar Faces Allegations of Union Busting After Firing Dozens of Employees

Rockstar is accused of union busting after firing 30-40 UK and Canadian employees involved in union activities, amid high anticipation for GTA 6's release, with the union planning legal action and the company claiming misconduct as the reason for dismissals.

via IGN|

#employee-firings #gta-6 #iwgb

video-games2 years ago•4 min saved

"Rockstar Games Faces Backlash Over Mandatory Office Return for GTA 6 Developers"

Rockstar Games is facing criticism from its developers and the IWGB union for mandating a return to the office to complete work on GTA 6, despite previous assurances of flexible work options. Employees express concerns about well-being, overwork, and the impact on their personal lives. The move has sparked backlash within the video game industry, with calls for transparency, healthy workplace culture, and work-life balance. The decision reflects a broader trend in the industry as companies grapple with the shift back to office work following the pandemic.

via IGN|

#game-development #gta-6 #iwgb

video-game-industry2 years ago•2 min saved

"Rising Union Membership and PC Dominance: Insights from Game Developers"

Mass redundancies in the video game industry have led to a surge in workers joining unions, with the Game Workers branch of the IWGB union in the UK seeing a nearly 50% increase in membership. Job cuts at major studios have prompted thousands of developers to join unions, with at least 10,500 staff globally losing their jobs in the past year. The UK, home to Europe's largest video game workforce, has been particularly affected, with around 900 of an estimated 11,100 job losses occurring there. The industry is experiencing a rebalancing following pandemic-driven growth, leading to calls for government support to create conditions for games businesses to thrive.

via The Guardian|

#iwgb #job-losses #uk