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Rockstar Accused of Gender Pay Gap & Crunch
4 Jul
Summary
- Union members allege Rockstar uses contracts to normalize crunch conditions.
- Lack of pay transparency and fluctuating, unjustified bonuses are reported.
- Initiatives addressing gender pay inequity have reportedly been scrapped.
Rockstar Games faces accusations from union members regarding unfair working conditions, including the normalization of crunch culture through standard employee contracts. Three anonymous members of the Rockstar Game Workers Union (RGWU) detailed these issues, noting that while some teams avoid crunch, others are perpetually in it. They also highlighted a lack of transparency in pay and bonuses, a significant portion of which is discretionary and can fluctuate without clear reasoning.
Further claims suggest that gender-based pay inequity has worsened at the studio, with initiatives designed to address this imbalance reportedly being scrapped. Employees also report difficulty securing promotions due to shifting progression goals. A spokesperson for Take-Two Interactive stated the company strives for world-class work environments and competitive compensation, noting high employee retention, and expressed openness to dialogue with the union.
