Surprising no-one, Wizards of the Coast ‘doesn’t intend to voluntarily recognize’ union efforts for the second time this year

Wizards of the Coast has told a union representing staff in its Dungeons & Dragons and Studio X units that it will not voluntarily recognise them before a vote. The decision extends a dispute over unionisation at the company and leaves recognition to the outcome of the upcoming election.

The United Wizards of the Coast Union, affiliated with the Communications Workers of America, says it is seeking fair wages, career progression, job security, remote-work protections and sustainable workloads, among other issues. Wizards says it prefers to work directly with employees but will respect the election result. The article notes that Wizards of the Coast and Digital Gaming reported $568 million in operating profit over six months, before adjustments.