"No one should be punished for being part of a union or for speaking honestly about their work."

Support the video game workers who were unfairly fired by Rockstar for unionizing: actionnetwork.org/fundraising/...

We've got 31 game devs who are keen to get to work, @rockstargames.com.

What leaks?

The Scottish Greens stand with the dozens of workers sacked by @rockstargames.com for exercising their right to organise with @gameworkers.co.uk @iwgbunion.bsky.social Reinstate them now, then get around the table & give your staff the pay & conditions they deserve for making you billions.

We won't back down - we will fight @rockstargames.com & @taketwointeractive.bsky.social for our members' reinstatement. No one should be fired for union activity. You can support our campaign here: actionnetwork.org/fundraising/...

Join our protest tomorrow! Let's show Rockstar & Take Two that we won't stand for union busting! 🙌

Rockstar union workers have set up a solidarity fund to help our fight after 30 of them were fired in an attempt to destroy the union. Help us fight back! Anything you can donate will massively help our efforts to hold Rockstar to account. actionnetwork.org/fundraising/...

Grand Theft Auto VI developer Rockstar Games has been accused of union-busting by the Independent Workers' Union of Great Britain after a recent round of layoffs. gameinformer.com/2025/11/03/g...

Rockstar, the developer of Grand Theft Auto VI, reportedly fired between 30 and 40 employees in a move that the Independent Workers’ Union of Great Britain is claiming was "blatant" and "ruthless" union busting.

Across the world, game dev unions are standing with us. @rockstargames.com - reinstate our members, now!

The Independent Workers' Union of Great Britain (IWGB) has accused Rockstar of union busting after the studio reportedly dismissed 30 to 40 employees last Thursday (October 30) www.gamesindustry.biz/iwgb-accuses...

Rockstar accused of firing over 30 union members in 'calculated attack on workers'

Last week, Rockstar was accused of firing over 30 people for engaging in union activity. In a statement to Bloomberg (and subsequently Game Developer), Rockstar owner Take-Two said those workers were fired for "gross misconduct." Today, an IWGB rep told me there is no evidence that was the case.

The fact that some of the companies who run the games industry are fighting so hard to stop unionization just proves how much power the workers have when they stand together. This disgusting action only delays the inevitable; solidarity will win.

Dan Houser (co-founder and former Head Writer and VP of Creativity at Rockstar) acknowledges the critical role workers have had in the success of Rockstar’s titles, yet Rockstar is engaging in one of the most ruthless acts of union-busting in UK video game history. www.pcgamer.com/gaming-indus...

Grand Theft Auto 6 developer Rockstar Games has been accused of "blatant and ruthless" union busting after reportedly firing over 30 developers across the UK and Canada. All affected workers were supposedly involved in trade union activity. Take-Two states the firings were for "gross misconduct."

This is the most ruthless act of union busting in the history of the UK games industry. Yesterday, @rockstargames.com unfairly fired over 30 employees for union activity. We won't back down, and we're not scared - we will fight for every member to be reinstated.

An excellent article from the BBC on the situation at Build A Rocket Boy. IWGB Game Workers stand shoulder to shoulder with Ben, Isaac, and Marg, who have demonstrated enormous courage in speaking out against corporate mismanagement. This is what solidarity looks like. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

We stand in solidarity with employees and ex-employees at Build a Rocket Boy as they file legal claims through our union and publish an open letter, condemning the way in which they’ve been mistreated and discarded by the studio’s millionaire executives. www.gameworkers.co.uk/barb-open-le...

"ZA/UM union workers will be represented by the Independent Workers Union of Great Britain. Studio management has recognized the fledging union and will meet regularly with a committee of elected workplace representatives." Work in the UK games industry? Join us today: iwgb.org.uk/en/join/game...

🙌The first recognised union for game devs in the UK! 🙌 Workers at ZAUM now have a say on their pay and conditions at work with the support of the @iwgbunion.bsky.social Work in games in the UK? Join our union today: iwgb.org.uk/en/join/game...

Devastated to see the recent news about EA, our hearts go out to those who may now feel worried about their job security. Now is a great time for workers at EA owned companies to organise whilst there is still time. You can find more information about our union here: www.gameworkers.co.uk

The tabletop freelancer survey closes on Monday, if you want to make sure IWGB has the info to fight for fair freelancer wages share it and fill it in now! forms.gle/efLP5CLxskse...

Over 450 game devs coming together to form a union at Diablo! 🥳 Game workers deserve job security and a good work-life balance. By forming a union at your studio, you can do just that - if you work in the UK games industry, join us today: iwgb.org.uk/en/join/game...

"The next few years are going to be pretty massive for IWGB Game Workers Union." You can read about what the union for the games industry has been up to in this interview! Work in games in the UK? Want to see a better, fairer games industry? Join us today: iwgb.org.uk/en/join/game...

Based in or near Guildford? Join us in Stoke Park for a picnic with board and outdoor games! Non-members are welcome, as are folks from outside Guildford! You're welcome to drop in whenever and stay for as long as you like. Details here: lu.ma/05mfaw84

If you worked on a game, you should be in the credits. If you work in game dev, you should be in a union. Join our union today at: iwgb.org.uk/en/join/game...

"With a union, we’re able to preserve what makes this place special, secure real transparency in how decisions are made, and make sure policies are applied fairly to everyone." Another @codecwa.bsky.social unionised studio! Work in game dev in the UK? Join our union at: iwgb.org.uk/en/join/game...

Fantastic news from Raven Software workers, who ratified their first union contract with @codecwa.bsky.social recently. Congratulations!👏 We are always stronger together 💪

Glasgow Indie Games Fest is taking place on Saturday 9th August from 12pm till 10pm, with some brilliant speakers giving talks and fantastic games on showcase! Some of our branch team and members will be around to say hi and are happy to talk to people wanting to learn more about the union!

For the first time in nearly 50 years hotel housekeepers in England are going on strike and they’re not alone - UVW members at Radisson Blu Hotel in Canary Wharf are joining forces with bar staff from Draughts Games Bar! More info in their original post, linked in the thread.

We are incredibly disappointed by the Labour government's decision to seek advice from such a narrow segment of our industry. You can find our open letter here: www.gameworkers.co.uk/open-letter-...

Members of our union have been showing their support at a number of Pride events across the country, including London Trans+ Pride and Glasgow Pride. Unions marching in pride parades is a tradition dating back to the 80s & it's an honour to continue that tradition.

300 workers at risk of redundancy, after releasing one of the most successful games of the year. Every game dev needs a union, to ensure the job security and voice we deserve. Work in the UK games industry? Join our union today: iwgb.org.uk/en/join/game...

On July 26th at 1pm we'll be hosting our Guildford social - join us in Stoke Park for a picnic with board and outdoor games! You can sign up to the event and find more details here: lu.ma/zyfykf82 Non-members are welcome, as are folks from outside Guildford!

Redundancies announced at Microsoft's gaming studios today, impacting game devs in the UK. Every game dev needs a union. If you work in the UK games industry join our union today: iwgb.org.uk/en/join/game...

Only one week to go until @developconference.com! You can find us at booth B40 throughout the expo. We'll be near the Indie Showcase, on the far left side of the venue.

Decreasing pay for workers, while Andrew Wilson, the CEO of EA's pay increased by nearly $5 million. Game devs deserve better. If you work in the UK games industry, join our union here: iwgb.org.uk/en/join/game...

Protections against arbitrary dismissals, a policy around AI and credits for QA workers? 😍 Every game dev deserves a union! Congratulations to @codecwa.bsky.social for achieving union recognition with ZeniMax. 🙌 If you work in the UK games industry, join our union at: iwgb.org.uk/en/join/game...

Over 100 developers at risk of redundancy. It's time for every game dev to have job security and good working conditions. If you work in the UK games industry, join our union here: iwgb.org.uk/en/join/game...

Attending @developconference.com in July? Make sure you drop by our stall at Develop! We will be there for the whole event (8th-10th July) at booth B40, near the Indie Showcase.

Last week at our AGM members from across the UK elected our new committee and passed several motions that will shape our union. We were also delighted to host a guest speaker from @stjv.fr! Thanks to everyone for coming, your engagement strengthens our collective voice.

Another union forming in the games industry! Across the world, game devs are coming together, demanding a meaningful voice for change in their studios, and across our industry. Work in the UK games industry? Join our union at iwgb.org.uk/en/join/game...

If you care about video game workers and want to follow all the game worker unions across the world, we've created a starter pack with all the ones on BlueSky. If we've missed one, let us know! go.bsky.app/PNcLPFU

On June 14th we will be holding our AGM! Union members from across the UK games industry will come together to elect our branch’s officers and hear about our progress this year. We’ll also be joined by a guest speaker from the French games workers union, STJV. Check your email for more info... (1/6)

Work in TTRPG? Until the 31st August, we’re running a survey for freelancers in the Table Top industry to understand freelance pay for TTRPG workers in the UK. By filling in this survey, you'll help TTRPG workers to set suggested rates for work in the industry. forms.gle/s8AxQRNQsGrG...

Our statement on the recent lay-offs at Polygon and Giant Bomb.

A reminder that our first ever Scotland-wide meetup is happening this Saturday (May 3rd), at 7pm at The Waverley Bar in Edinburgh. The event is free, and you can sign up here: lu.ma/cvwb7gki

400 employees laid off at EA, while the CEO took home $25.6 million in pay last year. This isn't an issue of money. It's one of power and unaccountable CEOs. With a strong union in your workplace, we can change this. Work in the UK games industry? Join our union today: iwgb.org.uk/en/join/game...