Two days after workers from the Magic: The Gathering Arena team announced they were seeking to join the Communications Workers of America (CWA), Wizards of the Coast (WotC) responded by stating it is reviewing the petition and will respond through the appropriate process.
Laborers of all types on the MTG Arena team posted a letter to WotC under the group name United Wizards of the Coast earlier this week, stating the collective reached a public supermajority of employees in the cause and is offering WotC a chance to recognize the union. United Wizards of the Coast said it would withdraw the petition to the National Labor Relations Board if Hasbro agreed to recognize the union by May 1.
The response from WotC came Wednesday afternoon, posted on social media by WotC employees and shared in an article by Kotaku. The response is full of corporate speak and effectively says WotC received the filing and will respond through appropriate channels.
“We have received the filing and are reviewing it carefully. Our employees are the lifeblood of what makes us great, and we are committed to fostering a workplace where every person feels heard, valued, and supported. We believe we have a strong connection with everyone at Wizards of the Coast and that direct relationship with our employees is essential to how we work together to capture the imagination of our fans and players, inspiring a lifetime love of our games. We appreciate hearing about the needs and interests of our employees through this filing, and will respond through the appropriate process.”
WotC response to NLRB filing
WotC responded in more direct action by hiring legal counsel from Fisher & Phillips LLP, a law firm known for its work in labor relations and, specifically, for helping companies remain union-free workplaces. The NLRB case file, dated April 27, shows WotC has hired Alex Desrosiers and Jack O`Connor as legal representatives.
Read the letter from United Wizards of the Coast here or follow its social media accounts on X and Bluesky for more updates.
