IWGB
@iwgbunion.bsky.social
The Independent Workers Union of Great Britain is a grassroots member-led union fighting for of some of the most ignored and marginalised workers in the UK.
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We, the workers at Bethesda Games Studios, express our solidarity and support for the developers at Rockstar Games. Last month’s firings in the UK and Canada were a clear and disgusting case of union busting.
November 14, 2025 at 6:17 PM
We, the workers at Bethesda Games Studios, express our solidarity and support for the developers at Rockstar Games. Last month’s firings in the UK and Canada were a clear and disgusting case of union busting.
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‘Say Sorry, Be Nice!’ Staff at @rockstargames.com fired en masse- in a “calculated attack on workers” according to @iwgbunion.bsky.social. The mass firing comes just months ahead of the release of Grand Theft Auto VI, predicted to be the biggest game launch in history: www.ier.org.uk/news/say-sor...
November 12, 2025 at 1:11 PM
‘Say Sorry, Be Nice!’ Staff at @rockstargames.com fired en masse- in a “calculated attack on workers” according to @iwgbunion.bsky.social. The mass firing comes just months ahead of the release of Grand Theft Auto VI, predicted to be the biggest game launch in history: www.ier.org.uk/news/say-sor...
What an inspiring weekend in Glasgow for our Political Economy & Organising Training ✊
For 2 days, we studied the system, asking who profits from our work & how we build worker power
The energy was incredible & members left with a strong community
Change starts when we educate, agitate & organise
For 2 days, we studied the system, asking who profits from our work & how we build worker power
The energy was incredible & members left with a strong community
Change starts when we educate, agitate & organise
November 12, 2025 at 11:29 AM
What an inspiring weekend in Glasgow for our Political Economy & Organising Training ✊
For 2 days, we studied the system, asking who profits from our work & how we build worker power
The energy was incredible & members left with a strong community
Change starts when we educate, agitate & organise
For 2 days, we studied the system, asking who profits from our work & how we build worker power
The energy was incredible & members left with a strong community
Change starts when we educate, agitate & organise
Today, we honoured Rob Dale, a driver whose life was lost during the immense stress of TfL's licence delays.
We held a vigil at their offices, a somber remembrance that turned into a fiery protest
We turned grief into action and demanded justice.
The fight continues for all drivers. ✊🏽
We held a vigil at their offices, a somber remembrance that turned into a fiery protest
We turned grief into action and demanded justice.
The fight continues for all drivers. ✊🏽
November 11, 2025 at 9:50 PM
Today, we honoured Rob Dale, a driver whose life was lost during the immense stress of TfL's licence delays.
We held a vigil at their offices, a somber remembrance that turned into a fiery protest
We turned grief into action and demanded justice.
The fight continues for all drivers. ✊🏽
We held a vigil at their offices, a somber remembrance that turned into a fiery protest
We turned grief into action and demanded justice.
The fight continues for all drivers. ✊🏽
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Support the video game workers who were unfairly fired by Rockstar for unionizing: actionnetwork.org/fundraising/...
Support Rockstar Workers Fighting Unfair Dismissals!
Last week over 30 members of staff at Grand Theft Auto VI developer Rockstar were fired en masse in a “calculated attack on workers”. The IWGB described Rockstar’s actions as ‘the most blatant and rut...
actionnetwork.org
November 11, 2025 at 12:02 AM
Support the video game workers who were unfairly fired by Rockstar for unionizing: actionnetwork.org/fundraising/...
Join us to honour Rob Dale. His TfL licence renewal was delayed for months, leaving him unable to work. He died of a heart attack 13 days after pleading with TfL for help. We gather to remember him and demand urgent reform.
Memorial Vigil
🗓️ Tue, 11 Nov
🕛 12 Noon
📍 TfL Stratford Office
Memorial Vigil
🗓️ Tue, 11 Nov
🕛 12 Noon
📍 TfL Stratford Office
November 10, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Join us to honour Rob Dale. His TfL licence renewal was delayed for months, leaving him unable to work. He died of a heart attack 13 days after pleading with TfL for help. We gather to remember him and demand urgent reform.
Memorial Vigil
🗓️ Tue, 11 Nov
🕛 12 Noon
📍 TfL Stratford Office
Memorial Vigil
🗓️ Tue, 11 Nov
🕛 12 Noon
📍 TfL Stratford Office
Rockstar: tries to bust unions🦹♀️
Us: Hold my controller 🎮🔥🔥
We're fighting back 💥💥
IWGB organized a protest in front of the @rockstargames.com parent company Take-Two Interactive in London today
We'll make sure the credits are rolling on their corporate greed ❌️
@gameworkers.co.uk
Us: Hold my controller 🎮🔥🔥
We're fighting back 💥💥
IWGB organized a protest in front of the @rockstargames.com parent company Take-Two Interactive in London today
We'll make sure the credits are rolling on their corporate greed ❌️
@gameworkers.co.uk
November 6, 2025 at 11:37 AM
Rockstar: tries to bust unions🦹♀️
Us: Hold my controller 🎮🔥🔥
We're fighting back 💥💥
IWGB organized a protest in front of the @rockstargames.com parent company Take-Two Interactive in London today
We'll make sure the credits are rolling on their corporate greed ❌️
@gameworkers.co.uk
Us: Hold my controller 🎮🔥🔥
We're fighting back 💥💥
IWGB organized a protest in front of the @rockstargames.com parent company Take-Two Interactive in London today
We'll make sure the credits are rolling on their corporate greed ❌️
@gameworkers.co.uk
In one of the most shameless instances of union-busting Rockstar Games fired 30+ IWGB union members for NO OTHER REASON than to terrorize & silence them.
Join the IWGB protest!
Demand reinstatement!
📅 Thursday, 6 November
🕙 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
📍Take-Two House, 30 Cleveland Street, London, W1T 4JD
Join the IWGB protest!
Demand reinstatement!
📅 Thursday, 6 November
🕙 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
📍Take-Two House, 30 Cleveland Street, London, W1T 4JD
November 5, 2025 at 2:39 PM
In one of the most shameless instances of union-busting Rockstar Games fired 30+ IWGB union members for NO OTHER REASON than to terrorize & silence them.
Join the IWGB protest!
Demand reinstatement!
📅 Thursday, 6 November
🕙 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
📍Take-Two House, 30 Cleveland Street, London, W1T 4JD
Join the IWGB protest!
Demand reinstatement!
📅 Thursday, 6 November
🕙 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
📍Take-Two House, 30 Cleveland Street, London, W1T 4JD
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BREAKING: Yesterday Grand Theft Auto VI maker Rockstar Games fired dozens of people, all of whom were involved in union efforts. A British union calls it "blatant and ruthless" union-busting. Take-Two Interactive says it was due to misconduct.
Here's the scoop: www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
Here's the scoop: www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
‘Grand Theft Auto’ Studio Accused of Union Busting After Firings
Union says 30 and 40 people were terminated. Rockstar Games’ parent company cites ‘gross misconduct’
www.bloomberg.com
October 31, 2025 at 7:44 PM
BREAKING: Yesterday Grand Theft Auto VI maker Rockstar Games fired dozens of people, all of whom were involved in union efforts. A British union calls it "blatant and ruthless" union-busting. Take-Two Interactive says it was due to misconduct.
Here's the scoop: www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
Here's the scoop: www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
Rockstar: not only making history in terms of profits, but in enacting the most brazen act of union busting the games industry has ever seen.
This is the most ruthless act of union busting in the history of the UK games industry. Yesterday, @rockstargames.com unfairly fired over 30 employees for union activity.
We won't back down, and we're not scared - we will fight for every member to be reinstated.
We won't back down, and we're not scared - we will fight for every member to be reinstated.
BREAKING: Yesterday Grand Theft Auto VI maker Rockstar Games fired dozens of people, all of whom were involved in union efforts. A British union calls it "blatant and ruthless" union-busting. Take-Two Interactive says it was due to misconduct.
Here's the scoop: www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
Here's the scoop: www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
October 31, 2025 at 8:04 PM
Rockstar: not only making history in terms of profits, but in enacting the most brazen act of union busting the games industry has ever seen.
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This is the most ruthless act of union busting in the history of the UK games industry. Yesterday, @rockstargames.com unfairly fired over 30 employees for union activity.
We won't back down, and we're not scared - we will fight for every member to be reinstated.
We won't back down, and we're not scared - we will fight for every member to be reinstated.
BREAKING: Yesterday Grand Theft Auto VI maker Rockstar Games fired dozens of people, all of whom were involved in union efforts. A British union calls it "blatant and ruthless" union-busting. Take-Two Interactive says it was due to misconduct.
Here's the scoop: www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
Here's the scoop: www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
‘Grand Theft Auto’ Studio Accused of Union Busting After Firings
Union says 30 and 40 people were terminated. Rockstar Games’ parent company cites ‘gross misconduct’
www.bloomberg.com
October 31, 2025 at 8:01 PM
This is the most ruthless act of union busting in the history of the UK games industry. Yesterday, @rockstargames.com unfairly fired over 30 employees for union activity.
We won't back down, and we're not scared - we will fight for every member to be reinstated.
We won't back down, and we're not scared - we will fight for every member to be reinstated.
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🙌The first recognised union for game devs in the UK! 🙌
Workers at ZAUM now have a say on their pay and conditions at work with the support of the @iwgbunion.bsky.social
Work in games in the UK? Join our union today: iwgb.org.uk/en/join/game...
Workers at ZAUM now have a say on their pay and conditions at work with the support of the @iwgbunion.bsky.social
Work in games in the UK? Join our union today: iwgb.org.uk/en/join/game...
The ZA/UM Workers' Alliance - a new union set up to represent a subset of UK-based employees at the company - discusses how it wants to help staff feel safe and comfortable in their jobs
www.gamesindustry.biz/after-layoff...
www.gamesindustry.biz/after-layoff...
After layoffs, cancellations, and controversy, ZA/UM UK staff unionise as the Workers' Alliance
"We like being here. We want to continue being here. So let's try and get a seat at the table in the big management meetings."
www.gamesindustry.biz
October 2, 2025 at 10:13 AM
🙌The first recognised union for game devs in the UK! 🙌
Workers at ZAUM now have a say on their pay and conditions at work with the support of the @iwgbunion.bsky.social
Work in games in the UK? Join our union today: iwgb.org.uk/en/join/game...
Workers at ZAUM now have a say on their pay and conditions at work with the support of the @iwgbunion.bsky.social
Work in games in the UK? Join our union today: iwgb.org.uk/en/join/game...
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We are incredibly disappointed by the Labour government's decision to seek advice from such a narrow segment of our industry. You can find our open letter here: www.gameworkers.co.uk/open-letter-...
July 31, 2025 at 8:39 AM
We are incredibly disappointed by the Labour government's decision to seek advice from such a narrow segment of our industry. You can find our open letter here: www.gameworkers.co.uk/open-letter-...
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The Employment Rights Bill has been called the biggest boost to worker rights in a generation,but huge gaps remain in enforcing these rights.
So we're investigating the barriers workers face when they seek justice at tribunals.
But we need your help!
www.thebureauinvestigates.com/stories/2025...
So we're investigating the barriers workers face when they seek justice at tribunals.
But we need your help!
www.thebureauinvestigates.com/stories/2025...
March 25, 2025 at 9:07 AM
The Employment Rights Bill has been called the biggest boost to worker rights in a generation,but huge gaps remain in enforcing these rights.
So we're investigating the barriers workers face when they seek justice at tribunals.
But we need your help!
www.thebureauinvestigates.com/stories/2025...
So we're investigating the barriers workers face when they seek justice at tribunals.
But we need your help!
www.thebureauinvestigates.com/stories/2025...
Three days left to apply for the role of Foster Care Workers Branch Organiser!
Support inspiring foster carers to fight and win the rights and pay they deserve.
Apply now: iwgb.org.uk/en/post/fcw-...
Support inspiring foster carers to fight and win the rights and pay they deserve.
Apply now: iwgb.org.uk/en/post/fcw-...
January 13, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Three days left to apply for the role of Foster Care Workers Branch Organiser!
Support inspiring foster carers to fight and win the rights and pay they deserve.
Apply now: iwgb.org.uk/en/post/fcw-...
Support inspiring foster carers to fight and win the rights and pay they deserve.
Apply now: iwgb.org.uk/en/post/fcw-...
An incredible demonstration of strength from eCourier workers today, hitting the streets with the biggest strike day numbers yet!
We confronted Royal Mail shareholders Schroders, UBS, and BNP Paribas over their complicity in the exploitation.
Tomorrow we go again ✊
We confronted Royal Mail shareholders Schroders, UBS, and BNP Paribas over their complicity in the exploitation.
Tomorrow we go again ✊
November 28, 2024 at 7:04 PM
An incredible demonstration of strength from eCourier workers today, hitting the streets with the biggest strike day numbers yet!
We confronted Royal Mail shareholders Schroders, UBS, and BNP Paribas over their complicity in the exploitation.
Tomorrow we go again ✊
We confronted Royal Mail shareholders Schroders, UBS, and BNP Paribas over their complicity in the exploitation.
Tomorrow we go again ✊
CUT THE RENT!
Rising rents destroy our communities. The government is more interested in building expensive flats than stopping the rent hikes.
Tenants in Europe are taking action and winning. We're supporting London Renters Union's call to take to the streets to demand housing justice!
Rising rents destroy our communities. The government is more interested in building expensive flats than stopping the rent hikes.
Tenants in Europe are taking action and winning. We're supporting London Renters Union's call to take to the streets to demand housing justice!
November 27, 2024 at 11:56 AM
CUT THE RENT!
Rising rents destroy our communities. The government is more interested in building expensive flats than stopping the rent hikes.
Tenants in Europe are taking action and winning. We're supporting London Renters Union's call to take to the streets to demand housing justice!
Rising rents destroy our communities. The government is more interested in building expensive flats than stopping the rent hikes.
Tenants in Europe are taking action and winning. We're supporting London Renters Union's call to take to the streets to demand housing justice!
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@iwgbunion.bsky.social
members in the couriers' branch are fighting for their rights against a company determined to underpay and exploit them. Join them on foot or by bike on Thursday and Friday!
members in the couriers' branch are fighting for their rights against a company determined to underpay and exploit them. Join them on foot or by bike on Thursday and Friday!
November 26, 2024 at 10:50 PM
@iwgbunion.bsky.social
members in the couriers' branch are fighting for their rights against a company determined to underpay and exploit them. Join them on foot or by bike on Thursday and Friday!
members in the couriers' branch are fighting for their rights against a company determined to underpay and exploit them. Join them on foot or by bike on Thursday and Friday!
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The eCourier, owned by Royal Mail, is denying basic employment rights to couriers and has not triggered an internal investigation. The couriers are organised by @iwgbunion.bsky.social and need funds to strike.
Link 6: Donate to the Strike Fund actionnetwork.org/fundraising/...
Link 6: Donate to the Strike Fund actionnetwork.org/fundraising/...
November 24, 2024 at 5:42 PM
The eCourier, owned by Royal Mail, is denying basic employment rights to couriers and has not triggered an internal investigation. The couriers are organised by @iwgbunion.bsky.social and need funds to strike.
Link 6: Donate to the Strike Fund actionnetwork.org/fundraising/...
Link 6: Donate to the Strike Fund actionnetwork.org/fundraising/...
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We a group of charity workers committed to building worker power! If you want fight against the exploitation rife in the charities and non-profit sector - Join us today: iwgb.org.uk/en/join/
November 24, 2024 at 10:05 AM
We a group of charity workers committed to building worker power! If you want fight against the exploitation rife in the charities and non-profit sector - Join us today: iwgb.org.uk/en/join/
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Check this out! Instead of negotiating with their security guards, Wilson James is more concerned about managing their image than ensuring a fair wage for the guardians of our culture and history. 🤔 #uvwstrikes #securitystrikes
November 22, 2024 at 11:00 AM
Check this out! Instead of negotiating with their security guards, Wilson James is more concerned about managing their image than ensuring a fair wage for the guardians of our culture and history. 🤔 #uvwstrikes #securitystrikes
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This sort of intimidatory tactic to stop striking workers from speaking to the press is surprisingly common.
When I worked at the @iwgbunion.bsky.social our members faced similar threats, including from UCL contractor Sodexo, as was covered by @inews.co.uk. inews.co.uk/inews-lifest...
When I worked at the @iwgbunion.bsky.social our members faced similar threats, including from UCL contractor Sodexo, as was covered by @inews.co.uk. inews.co.uk/inews-lifest...
November 22, 2024 at 2:52 PM
This sort of intimidatory tactic to stop striking workers from speaking to the press is surprisingly common.
When I worked at the @iwgbunion.bsky.social our members faced similar threats, including from UCL contractor Sodexo, as was covered by @inews.co.uk. inews.co.uk/inews-lifest...
When I worked at the @iwgbunion.bsky.social our members faced similar threats, including from UCL contractor Sodexo, as was covered by @inews.co.uk. inews.co.uk/inews-lifest...
🚨 WE'RE HIRING! 🚨
If you want to work at a dynamic, member-led trade union, we're looking for a new Senior Organiser at the IWGB.
Applications close TOMORROW AT 5PM, so apply now if you’re interested!
iwgb.org.uk/en/post/seni...
If you want to work at a dynamic, member-led trade union, we're looking for a new Senior Organiser at the IWGB.
Applications close TOMORROW AT 5PM, so apply now if you’re interested!
iwgb.org.uk/en/post/seni...
Senior Organiser
We are excited to be hiring a Senior Organiser at the IWGB. We encourage
applications from anyone who has experience of workplace organising and
campaigning.
The Independent Workers’ Union of Great B...
iwgb.org.uk
November 18, 2024 at 2:48 PM
🚨 WE'RE HIRING! 🚨
If you want to work at a dynamic, member-led trade union, we're looking for a new Senior Organiser at the IWGB.
Applications close TOMORROW AT 5PM, so apply now if you’re interested!
iwgb.org.uk/en/post/seni...
If you want to work at a dynamic, member-led trade union, we're looking for a new Senior Organiser at the IWGB.
Applications close TOMORROW AT 5PM, so apply now if you’re interested!
iwgb.org.uk/en/post/seni...
Hello Bluesky!
Let's start things off with some news about what we were up to last week:
We protested job & hour cuts at Southwark Council.
City University cleaners held a rally demanding in-housing.
eCourier workers took their first two days of strike action.
Keep your eyes peeled for more...
Let's start things off with some news about what we were up to last week:
We protested job & hour cuts at Southwark Council.
City University cleaners held a rally demanding in-housing.
eCourier workers took their first two days of strike action.
Keep your eyes peeled for more...
November 17, 2024 at 4:42 PM
Hello Bluesky!
Let's start things off with some news about what we were up to last week:
We protested job & hour cuts at Southwark Council.
City University cleaners held a rally demanding in-housing.
eCourier workers took their first two days of strike action.
Keep your eyes peeled for more...
Let's start things off with some news about what we were up to last week:
We protested job & hour cuts at Southwark Council.
City University cleaners held a rally demanding in-housing.
eCourier workers took their first two days of strike action.
Keep your eyes peeled for more...