Wizards of the Coast writes to staff to explain "how union representation works" as studio prepares to vote to unionize
Wizards of the Coast has communicated with its employees regarding the implications of unionizing as they prepare for a vote. The letter emphasizes that union representation could lead to varying outcomes in terms of benefits and working conditions. Employees are encouraged to make informed decisions about their representation ahead of the vote scheduled for June 2.
- ▪Wizards of the Coast has warned employees that unionizing could result in more, the same, or less than their current benefits.
- ▪The company believes that employees' voices are strongest when heard directly rather than through a union.
- ▪Employees will vote on union representation with the National Labor Relations Board on June 2.
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Home News Wizards of the Coast writes to staff to explain "how union representation works" as studio prepares to vote to unionize "All the benefits and perks you currently enjoy would be on the bargaining table" Image credit: UWOTC-CWA <img alt="Vikki Blake avatar" src="https://assetsio.gnwcdn.com/1533038852.jpg?width=2048&height=2048&fit=bounds&quality=85&format=jpg&auto=webp" style="aspect-ratio: 1" width="180" height="179" > News by Vikki Blake Contributor Published on May 27, 2026 Follow Wizards of the Coast Wizards of the Coast has written to its employees to warn that unionizing could mean staff "end up with more, the same or less than [they] have now," and suggested that "your voice is strongest when it is heard directly." As reported by Kotaku (thanks,…
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