# As layoff controversy continues, Rockstar union has ‘more members than ever before’, meaning it could force mandatory recognition

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/as-layoff-controversy-continues-rockstar-union-has-more-members-than-ever-before-meaning-it-could-force-mandatory-recognition/
- Published: 2026-07-23T16:37:40+00:00
- Updated: 2026-07-23T22:55:48+00:00
- Original publisher: Eurogamer
- Original article: https://www.eurogamer.net/rockstar-developer-union-more-members-layoffs
- Topics: Celebrity, Entertainment, Gaming, Software, Technology

## Key points

- Rockstar’s developer union says membership has risen sharply.
- It may seek legally enforced union recognition.
- Layoffs remain a major UK games industry dispute.

## Summary

The Rockstar Game Workers Union says it has more members than ever, strengthening its bid for formal recognition by Rockstar Games after last year’s disputed layoffs. Recognition could make it the UK games industry’s largest union and give workers a stronger collective voice at the Grand Theft Auto 6 developer.

The union is seeking voluntary recognition, with talks between Rockstar and the Independent Workers’ Union of Great Britain expected soon; if talks fail, it may pursue statutory recognition. Around 30 to 34 developers were dismissed last year, prompting allegations of union-busting that Rockstar denies, saying the dismissals were for gross misconduct and it did not know employees’ union status.

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