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Wizards of the Coast Staff File Union Petition Amid Layoffs

4/27/2026

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About 100 Wizards of the Coast staff announced they will seek union representation and request recognition by May 1, filing an NLRB petition they will withdraw if granted.
Employees cite layoffs of 30 staff in March 2025 and 1,100 workers in Dec 2023 and warn a return-to-office mandate forcing staff to relocate to Washington.
The union demands AI safeguards, while Wizards of the Coast and Hasbro have not responded to comment requests.

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Story summary

About 100 Wizards of the Coast staff announced they will seek union representation and request recognition by May 1, filing an NLRB petition they will withdraw if granted.
Employees cite layoffs of 30 staff in March 2025 and 1,100 workers in Dec 2023 and warn a return-to-office mandate forcing staff to relocate to Washington.
The union demands AI safeguards, while Wizards of the Coast and Hasbro have not responded to comment requests.