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Creative workers across the entertainment industry deserve a fair voice on the job and the ability to advocate for themselves without fear of retaliation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>IATSE is providing legal support to the three workers recently terminated at the Oakville, Ontario studio, and we affirm our commitment to ensuring that all workers are treated with dignity and respect. As audiences continue to value the creativity and effort behind their favorite games, we will continue to support those who make them possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Workers seeking assistance or wishing to learn more about their rights to organize can contact the IATSE at <a href=\"mailto:%20jsalter@iatse.net\">jsalter@iatse.net<\/a> or at <a href=\"https:\/\/gameworkers.org\/\">gameworkers.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>TORONTO, ON \u2014 The International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) stands in solidarity with the workers at Rockstar Games who are organizing to improve their workplace conditions. 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