'We'll investigate': UK PM on firing of GTA VI developers
What's the story
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has expressed his concern over the recent mass firing of over 30 Grand Theft Auto VI (GTA 6) developers at Rockstar Games. The firings, which took place in October, were based on allegations of "gross misconduct." However, the Independent Workers's Union of Great Britain (IWGB), which represents unionized developers, has refuted these claims and labeled the action as "union busting."
Union's stance
IWGB's response and ongoing protests
The IWGB has launched a case for unfair dismissal against Rockstar, which has strongly denied the union-busting allegations. The controversy has sparked protests and now reached the UK government. Chris Murray, MP for Rockstar's constituency of Edinburgh East and Musselburgh, raised the issue during Wednesday's Prime Minister's Questions session. He claimed that after meeting with Rockstar, they "failed to reassure me they are following employment law."
PM's response
Starmer's commitment to workers' rights
Responding to Murray's question, Starmer said, "It's a deeply concerning case. Every worker has the right to join a trade union, and we're determined to strengthen workers' rights and ensure they don't face unfair consequences for being part of a union." He assured that ministers would investigate the specific case raised by Murray and keep him updated on their findings.