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A significant controversy has emerged around Rockstar Games, the acclaimed developer of the upcoming Grand Theft Auto 6. Reports indicate that the studio has dismissed a considerable number of employees, leading to allegations of union suppression from labor organizations. The Independent Workers of Great Britain (IWGB) union asserts that these terminations are a blatant attempt to thwart unionization efforts within the company.

The IWGB union claims that approximately 30 to 40 individuals across Rockstar's UK and Canadian offices were terminated on October 30. These employees were reportedly members of a private union chat group, with some being active union members and others involved in organizing activities. The union views these actions as an unprecedented and ruthless act of union-busting within the UK gaming industry, vowing to fight for the reinstatement of every affected member.

In response to these serious allegations, Take-Two Interactive, Rockstar's parent company, has vehemently denied any wrongdoing. A representative from Take-Two stated that the dismissals were a result of \"gross misconduct\" by a small number of individuals and were not related to any union activities. This situation adds another layer of complexity to Rockstar's working environment, which has previously faced scrutiny for its demanding \"crunch culture,\" even as the company strives to deliver the highly anticipated Grand Theft Auto 6 for its console launch within the next seven months.