Rockstar Games is obstructing a UK employment tribunal by refusing basic disclosures in the case of 31 fired union organizers from its Edinburgh studio. Three Scottish Labour MPs—Chris Murray, Tracy Gilbert, and Dr. Scott Arthur—have publicly condemned the GTA 6 developer for stonewalling evidence and investigation reports, denying workers their right to appeal amid allegations of union-busting.

The firings occurred in October 2025, when Rockstar dismissed the staff for gross misconduct after they shared internal company messages on a private Discord server limited to employees and IWGB union representatives. The Independent Workers' Union of Great Britain filed an unfair dismissal claim, branding it "the most blatant and ruthless act of union busting in the history of the games industry." Over 200 Rockstar North employees signed an open letter demanding reinstatement, while Prime Minister Keir Starmer described the dismissals as "deeply concerning" in December 2025, prompting ministerial scrutiny. Rockstar insists the action was about leaked confidential information, not union activity.

Now, seven months into the legal battle, Rockstar's justifications have reportedly varied, and the company has failed to cooperate with disclosure requests. MPs note one constituent was forced to leave the UK after losing visa sponsorship, highlighting the human cost. Protests erupted outside Rockstar offices in Edinburgh and London, with Reddit communities like r/Games amplifying employee accounts and court updates.

As GTA 6 barrels toward a November launch, Rockstar's courtroom silence contrasts sharply with its public-facing hype machine. Workers seeking fairness meet closed doors— a pattern that demands scrutiny beyond Parliament's pleas.