Rockstar UK union recognition vote set for Nov 12–26 could cover over 1,600 workers

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Insider Gaming reports Rockstar’s UK union recognition vote is scheduled to run November 12–26 and could cover more than 1,600 workers. Insider Gaming cites Game File’s Stephen Totilo reporting the proposed union would include workers across nearly all roles at Rockstar Studios in the UK. The Independent Workers Union of Great Britain told Insider Gaming that workers and management have agreed terms for the recognition vote, which the IWGB says would give workers a say on pay and bonuses. Insider Gaming also reports the ballot will continue through the release of Grand Theft Auto 6, and notes a prior Bloomberg report that Rockstar has over 4,700 employees across 12 locations.

• What happened: Insider Gaming reports a union recognition ballot at Rockstar’s UK studios is scheduled for November 12–26 and could cover more than 1,600 workers.
• Why it matters: Insider Gaming reports the Independent Workers Union of Great Britain says agreed terms for the recognition vote would give workers a say on pay and bonuses.
• Context: Insider Gaming cites Game File’s Stephen Totilo saying the proposed union would cover nearly all roles at Rockstar Studios in the UK; Insider Gaming also references a Bloomberg report that Rockstar has over 4,700 employees across 12 global locations.
• What next: Insider Gaming reports the ballot will run November 12–26 and continue through the release of Grand Theft Auto 6; the evidence does not confirm the vote outcome or subsequent implementation steps.