SAG-AFTRA members, including those that work in video games, said they stand in solidarity with Rockstar Games Workers Union.
The entertainment union said in a statement that unionization is vital for the future of the video game industry. The Rockstar Games Workers Union vote is scheduled from November 12 to November 26.
“All game workers deserve fair wages and working conditions. In the face of record layoffs, job instability, hostile work places, and toxic crunch culture, it is now more critical than ever for unions and workers to stand in support of one another,” SAG-AFTRA said.
The union said it advocates for fair treatment of workers in games and led the charge for industry-first protections from abuse and displacement due to new technology like generative artificial intelligence.
“We proudly stand with our fellow game workers as they set the foundation for protecting each other under the banner of their new union,” SAG-AFTRA said. “This is a fight for all workers. The gaming industry is a commercial juggernaut, and the people that create these amazing works of art deserve fair treatment and the opportunity to improve the terms of their employment with a strong voice at the bargaining table. We honor the courage of our fellow game workers at Rockstar and proudly support their union vote.”
The Rockstar union, represented by the IWGB, has been in contention with Take-Two for some time, alleging union busting in a layoff in October that included 31 union members out of 34 employees affected. Take-Two has said the employees were dismissed for disclosing private company information on a social media server.
Take-Two declined comment.