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Wizards of the Coast Deadnames Trans Employees During Magic: The Gathering Arena Union Election

Wizards of the Coast (WOTC) inadvertently exposed the deadnames of several transgender employees during the Magic: The Gathering Arena union election process, causing emotional distress. Despite an initial apology and correction, the company repeated the mistake during the in-person vote. Employees express feelings of betrayal against the otherwise supportive work environment.