Workers have won union elections at five related game stores/boardgame cafes in New York City, according to The New York Times. The stores, three Manhattan Hex & Co. locations, The Uncommons, also in Manhattan, and The Brooklyn Strategist, are connected by ownership.
The union involved is Workers United, an SEIU affiliate that’s been active in unionizing Starbucks locations. This contrasts with other recent hobby games and comics unionization efforts, which have ben organized by Communication Workers of America. That includes the union at brick and mortar and online retailer Noble Knight Games, which was recognized late last year (see “Game Retailer Recognizes Union”), the only other recent unionization effort at a retailer on which we’ve reported.
Other hobby game companies that have been unionized by CWA in recent years include Paizo (see “Paizo Recognizes Union”), and TCGplayer (see “Union Wins Election at TCGplayer”)

In New York City
Posted by Milton Griepp on December 30, 2023 @ 3:08 am CT

MORE GAMES
At Recent Heritage Auction; Frazetta Original Comic Art Closes Over $1 Million
July 11, 2025
An Action Comics #1 cover wrap hammered at over $400,000 at Heritage Auctions' June 26-29, 2025 Comic & Comic Art Signature Auction.
As Chief Growth Officer
July 11, 2025
Paizo, Inc. has hired Christian Moore as their Chief Growth Officer, the company announced.
MORE NEWS
Ten Speed Graphic Fall 2025 Catalog
July 11, 2025
Ten Speed Graphic has released its Fall 2025 catalog.
New RPG-inspired Cookbook by Social Media Influencer Jacob Pauwels
July 11, 2025
Fox Chapel Publishing will release Roll for Sandwich: Cookbook for Gaming Enthusiasts and Adventurous Eaters, a new RPG-inspired cookbook, into retail.