Wizards of the Coast Union Expands

The Dungeons & Dragons and Magic: The Gathering teams at Wizards of the Coast have joined the Wizards of the Coast-CWA union formed by the Arena team earlier this year.

Union Demands Stop Generative AI

The union has urged Hasbro and Wizards of the Coast leaders to stop pushing generative AI, claiming leadership ignored team desires.

Union's AI Policy Demand

The union demands a robust and enforceable AI policy that aligns with employee goals and values to halt generative AI adoption.

“Leadership, without regard for the desires of our teams, has pushed for adoption of LLMs and generative AI. This has to stop; our teams deserve a robust and enforceable AI policy that aligns with our goals and values.”

Union's IP Ownership Demand

The union also demands full ownership of creative works made outside work, claiming current policies allow Hasbro to claim ownership of all employee creations.

“Wizards can currently claim ownership over any IP created by employees during their tenure at Wizards, including works that are fully unrelated to Wizards IP.”

Union Recognition Timeline

Wizards of the Coast must voluntarily recognize the expanded union by October 13, but has not recognized the Arena team union previously.

Next Steps for Union

If Hasbro does not recognize the union, it will have to file with the NLRB and win another election to secure union rights.