The Rockstar Game Workers Union (RSGWU) has announced its first official meeting with Rockstar Games, a significant step towards achieving official recognition. The union, formed to advocate for better working conditions and address recent firings, aims to secure voluntary recognition before the launch of GTA VI.

During the meeting, the RSGWU reportedly secured a roadmap for negotiations and is now focused on defining the bargaining unit. While voluntary recognition is preferred for flexibility, the union is prepared to pursue statutory recognition if necessary.

Key union goals include eliminating mandatory crunch by ensuring overtime is paid and mitigated, achieving pay transparency, restoring flexible working options, preventing the use of AI to replace jobs, and securing a commitment against layoffs. Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick has expressed optimism about generative AI, though he doubts its ability to create games independently, which may indirectly aid union discussions.