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UK employment tribunal denies Rockstar's request to have 'blacklisting' claims removed from upcoming trial

A UK employment tribunal has refused Rockstar Games' request to have allegations of 'blacklisting' removed in the case brought against it by fired workers, represented by the IWGB Game Workers union. …

Jun 18, 2026 · News by Alex Forbes-Calvin Contributor

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Rockstar vs. the Independent Workers' Union of Great Britain: a timeline of events so far

… The issue was raised in UK Parliament, with Prime Minister Keir Starmer describing the case as "deeply concerning." In January 2026, both parties attended a preliminary UK employment tribunal hearing during which the IWGB requested interim relief for the affected workers. …

Jun 1, 2026 · News by Sophie McEvoy Staff Writer