unions
United WotC workers prepare to defend Wizards of the Coast’s first ever union
“We're not being heard, we're not being taken seriously or treated with respect.”
unions
Magic: The Gathering Arena developers unionize, alleging forced AI use and return-to-office mandates
“We know the workers that make the game can and should be treated better.”
culture
Kickstarter United ends six-week strike with a resounding victory
Workers secure a 4-day work week, minimum salary floor, and protection against AI.
culture
UPDATED: Kickstarter United strikes in New York City for fairer contract
The workers were joined on day one by elected officials and various union leaders.
culture
Kickstarter United workers will strike beginning October 2
Demands include enshrining the four-day, 32-hour work week in their contract.
tabletop
London board game cafe workers to strike throughout October
Draughts workers unionized with United Voices of the World want an end to zero-hour contracts, among other demands.
community
Workers at a London-based board game bar allege recent firing is anti-union retaliation
Strike votes and cries of retaliation has brought Draughts management to the negotiation table
culture
New York-based Tabletop Workers United win a union contract after prolonged battle
Over 100 staff of three retail stores becomes first union of their kind in the state.
culture
TCGplayer union wins additional severance, benefits for laid off workers
eBay shut down the Syracuse-based authentication center in May.
culture
TCGplayer workers rally at shuttering authentication center amid union-busting allegations
“The floor dropped out from under us.”
Public Articles
Vallejo workers allege extensive factory neglect and “authoritarian” management amid ongoing strike
Unionized Acrylicos Vallejo staff claim management is moving gradually to the bargaining table.
community
Tabletop Workers United secures “key non-economic demands” after a year of fraught negotiations
Strikes remain on the table as union members look toward their next goals
community
Rascal receives solicitation from suspicious email after Tabletop union declares potential strike
Protip: asking journalists for money from an anonymous account isn’t a good idea
community
Brooklyn Strategist Owner Calls Police On Employee Walkout
Preparing for a strike vote, Tabletop Workers United’s third and final walkout brings elected officials and the NYPD to the cafe’s doorstep
community
Uncommons Workers walk out two weeks after Hex&Co
Workers at Manhattan’s oldest board game cafe picket after claiming ownership hasn't attended bargaining meetings in months
community
Tabletop Workers Union protest alleged union-busting from Hex&Co management
Nothing says Happy Labor Day like filing nine charges with the National Labor Relations Board