The employee's allegations are as follows:
'Last week, 34 of my colleagues – 31 from the UK, 3 from Canada – were dismissed from their jobs on the grounds of 'severe misconduct', without any justification being provided.
We were shown no evidence. Our right to have a union representative was obstructed. The discussions didn't even last five minutes, and employees were practically forced out of the studio.
All of those dismissed were union members, with many actively serving on union organizing committees. Just a week ago, we had crossed the legal threshold for collective bargaining rights with over 200 members. Dozens were fired just as collective negotiations were expected to commence.
Among us were individuals who had been working at Rockstar for 18 years, who had never received disciplinary penalties, and who had taken on critical roles in major projects. Some were on sick leave, some had just become fathers, and some were in the recovery process after surgery. They were all shown the door without pay. Some even risked losing their visas due to their job loss.
Our sole aim was to transform Rockstar into a more fair, happy, and safe workspace. However, the events that unfolded revealed that we value the welfare of employees far more than the company does. Currently, there's no morale left in the studio; no one trusts anyone. Everyone is living in fear, wondering 'am I next?'.
Our union stands strong. We are continuing our legal fight for the reinstatement of everyone who was unjustly dismissed. If Rockstar gets away with this incident without taking any responsibility, no employee in the gaming industry will feel safe.'