Wizards of the Coast urges staff to reconsider union plans

Wizards of the Coast has sent letters to Magic: The Gathering Arena developers encouraging them to think twice about forming a union. The move follows a petition filed last month by the developers. Company president John Hight is believed to have authored the message.

The letter highlights concerns over a potential shift in the relationship between staff and leadership at the company. It refers to the union as a third party and emphasizes the value of maintaining direct communication with management. Employees shared excerpts on Bluesky, noting implications that union representation could lead to reduced benefits or wages compared to current arrangements.

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Union members at Microsoft Xbox held a press conference on June 29 to oppose expected mass layoffs. They argued the company has the resources to avoid cuts and called for stronger protections across all studios.

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Xbox unions represented by the Communications Workers of America are pushing for formal negotiations on potential layoffs before any announcements occur. External vendor contracts have already been terminated ahead of the company's fiscal year end. Employees at several studios remain uncertain about their future.

Employees at Build a Rocket Boy will picket the studio's Edinburgh offices on Saturday to protest a fan event for MindsEye. The demonstration follows multiple rounds of layoffs at the developer.

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Wizards of the Coast confirmed that artist Dan Frazier plagiarized Marta Neal's prior artwork for The One Ring card in the upcoming Magic: The Gathering set The Hobbit (Universes Beyond). The company plans to compensate Neal and credit her on digital versions. Frazier apologized, stating he used her work as a reference without making it his own.

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