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Wizards of the Coast Declines Union Recognition, NLRB Vote Triggered

5/5/2026

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United Wizards of the Coast said Wizards of the Coast refused union recognition before the May 1 2026 deadline, prompting an NLRB vote.
Wizards of the Coast said on April 29 it received the filing and was reviewing it.
The union’s May 4 statement said Wizards and Hasbro had not replied to its recognition request.
Over 30,000 petition signers asked for layoff protection, remote work, overtime limits, and AI safeguards.

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United Wizards of the Coast said Wizards of the Coast refused union recognition before the May 1 2026 deadline, prompting an NLRB vote.
Wizards of the Coast said on April 29 it received the filing and was reviewing it.
The union’s May 4 statement said Wizards and Hasbro had not replied to its recognition request.
Over 30,000 petition signers asked for layoff protection, remote work, overtime limits, and AI safeguards.