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Rockstar built Grand Theft Auto on rebellion — now it’s accused of crushing its own workers’ revolt and union‑busting allegations ahead of GTA 6

GTA 6 developer Rockstar Games fired 30 to 40 employees who were reportedly discussing unionizing, prompting accusations of union-busting.

Windows Central

Gaming World Rocked as Rockstar Faces 'Biggest Union Row in Industry History

The studio behind the Grand Theft Auto title fired 30 to 40 employees after discovering supposed union activity

International Business Times UK

30 staff sacked at Grand Theft Auto developer in alleged ‘union-busting’ move

Union bosses have said the dismissals were ‘unlawful and retaliatory’.

Evening Standard

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Rockstar accused of 'the most ruthless act of union busting in the history of the UK games industry' after firing dozens of employees who were allegedly attempting to form a union

Rockstar parent Take-Two Interactive says all the employees in question were fired for "gross misconduct."

PC Gamer

Rockstar accused of "ruthless" firing ahead of GTA 6, cutting over 30 employees tied to dev union: Take-Two claims "gross misconduct," labor group says "we won't back down"

Take-Two says, "We fully support Rockstar's ambitions and approach"

GamesRadar

The MindsEye fallout continues as axed staff allege crunch, mismanagement, and a total lack of direction: 'Leslie [Benzies] never decided what game he wanted to make'

"And it does mess with you. You really do start to see the morale go down, the little arguments starting to happen."

PC Gamer

TfL threatened with legal action over minicab drivers licensing backlog

GMB union follows IWGB in seeking compensation for drivers unable to work

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TfL faces legal action over licence delays for Uber and other private hire drivers

Union representing minicab drivers claims livelihoods have been damaged and calls for ‘systemic change’

The Guardian - UK

Sadiq Khan meeting targeted by protesters after minicab driver caught in TfL licensing backlog chaos dies from heart attack

Veteran driver Rob Dale waited three months for a new licence. It finally arrived - 17 days after his death.

Evening Standard

Uber drivers protest at Heathrow and Trafalgar Square over 'seven days of work for three days of pay'

Global protest aims to highlight low pay and long hours of ‘gig economy’

Evening Standard

Uber and other private hire drivers to log off apps for global strike

Thousands of drivers across the world are planning to join the strike on Thursday

The Independent UK

How has Deliveroo turned a profit? By dismantling the rights of riders like me

Our work is dangerous and the pay gets worse, while the CEO has just sold £15m in shares – we deserve better, says Deliveroo rider Shaf Hussain

The Guardian - UK

Royal Academy of Arts staff to stage protest over redundancies

Rising costs and shifting visitor behaviours have placed financial strain on the Academy, the charity stated

Evening Standard

Uber and Bolt drivers strike for safety and fair pay on Valentine’s Day

Drivers set to protest outside City Hall for six hours on Valentine’s Day in strike over pay and the ‘brutally long hours’ need to make ends meet

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The Guardian - UK

‘It’s hard to survive’: why UK private hire drivers are striking on Valentine’s Day

About 200 drivers got in touch with the Guardian to share their views on the industrial action

The Independent UK

App drivers plan to ‘log off’ in pay and conditions campaign

Drivers across the country will take action for six hours on Valentine’s Day.

The Guardian - UK

Deliveroo accused of paying drivers below agreed minimum of £12 an hour

One driver says rates do not account for waiting times, traffic, and customers taking time to answer the door

The Guardian - UK

‘I wouldn’t wish this on anyone’: the food delivery riders living in ‘caravan shantytowns’ in Bristol

Gig economy workers for Deliveroo and Uber Eats in the city are living in appalling conditions, while putting in long hours, earning low pay and facing mental health problems

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The Guardian - UK

Staff and bosses at Royal Society of Arts accuse each other of threats and lies in pay row

A labour dispute at the historic charity, one of the most bitter the sector has seen, has spilled into the public sphere

The Guardian - UK

Underpaid and overstretched: Essex yoga instructors ballot to strike over pay

Teachers at Colchester council say they’re paid less than those at other councils despite ‘bending over backwards’ to provide classes

The Guardian - UK

Be warned: Deliveroo’s victory over its riders shows just how vulnerable British workers are

Why is the UK establishment so much more hostile to gig economy rights than other parts of Europe, asks the sociologist and author Callum Cant

The Guardian - UK

Blow to gig economy workers after UK supreme court rules against collective bargaining rights

Top court says riders were self-employed contractors and do not have a right to collective negotiations on pay and conditions

The Independent UK

Deliveroo riders are not employees, Supreme Court rules

The Independent Workers Union of Great Britain lost the latest round of its legal fight to represent delivery riders in London.

Evening Standard

Deliveroo wins Supreme Court case against union over employment status of riders

The landmark ruling is 'fundamentally important for the gig economy, not just for Deliveroo'

The Guardian - UK

Royal Society of Arts staff vote to strike for first time in its history

Workers reject average 2.5% pay offer as report says leaders’ total packages rose from £359k to £976k

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