NYT Tech Guild
@nytguildtech.bsky.social
We are the software engineers, designers, data analysts & scientists, product managers and project managers who build the digital products @ NYTimes. We won our union in March 2022 and we're bargaining our first contract!
We agree with New York Times Publisher A.G. Sulzberger - the work we create at The New York Times is uniquely human, and needs to be protected! That’s why we’re taking legal action against The Times to be more transparent about how AI is being applied so we can protect our members.
NUMBERS DON’T LIE: Today, the masthead released its report on diversity and equity at The Times. We have our own stats to share. The takeaway: There’s vast inequity in pay and performance for our female members and those of color…
Engineers being expected to do on-call shifts for no additional compensation is one of the clearest arguments for “just because you’re highly-paid doesn’t mean you don’t need a union”
NYT Tech Guild@nytguildtech.bsky.social · 2mo agoMany of our members are “always on-call,” and can be paged day or night, year-round, for technical emergencies. Despite this, management argued that they did not qualify for the on-call pay protected by our contract.
Many of our members are “always on-call,” and can be paged day or night, year-round, for technical emergencies. Despite this, management argued that they did not qualify for the on-call pay protected by our contract.
Here’s what we’ve won by fighting together: ✅ 8%+ raises—largest in UPTE history ✅ $25/hr minimum wage ✅ Healthcare premium caps ✅ Up to 12 months of parental leave ✅ 30-day notice for remote/hybrid changes 25,000+ workers made this happen. #UnionStrong #UC #ResetUCPriorities
This is how we make a difference in our industry ✊🔥👏
UPTE@uptecwa.bsky.social · 2mo agoHere’s what we’ve won by fighting together: ✅ 8%+ raises—largest in UPTE history ✅ $25/hr minimum wage ✅ Healthcare premium caps ✅ Up to 12 months of parental leave ✅ 30-day notice for remote/hybrid changes 25,000+ workers made this happen. #UnionStrong #UC #ResetUCPriorities
We will not sit passively as new technology is used to monitor and surveil us without our consent. This is why we have a contract; this is why we fight.
The NewsGuild of New York@nyguild.bsky.social · 2mo agoTAKING LEGAL ACTION: The @nytguildtech.bsky.social is using AI technology to monitor and surveil the performance of our @nytguildtech.bsky.social members in violation of their collective bargaining agreement. More here... nyguild.org/post/newsgui... ..
New technology doesn’t mean companies like @nytimes.com can ignore our collective bargaining agreements.
Mia Sato@miasato.bsky.social · 2mo agoExclusive: Unionized tech workers at the New York Times have filed grievances accusing management of using AI-powered performance tools to track and discipline staff. The Tech Guild says recent disciplinary notices appear to be generated using one of the tools. 🎁 www.theverge.com/ai-artificia...
OUR FIGHT: We have taken legal action against The Times for using AI programs to surveil and monitor our members. Read The Verge article here: www.theverge.com/ai-artificia...
Don’t miss the @nytguildtech.bsky.social case study here: labor.dair-institute.org/case-studies Astronomically proud to have contributed to this effort ✊🏼
Alex Hanna@alexhanna.bsky.social · 3mo agoAs part of this Hub, we feature case studies from three initial labor partners detailing their strategies of resistance: National Nurses United, the New York Times Tech Guild, and the Ziff Davis Creators Guild. labor.dair-institute.org/case-studies
Our CEO recently shared that working remotely allows her to care for her 85-year-old mother. But for our coworker and fellow unit member, Rich, that’s not an option. Despite being the primary caretaker for his father, his remote accommodations have been abruptly rejected. His appeal? Denied.
Proud to stand with workers always! This morning, I joined my own union, @opeiulocal153.bsky.social, for a rally to celebrate the organizing work of @kickstarterunited.org and to call out Kickstarter's horrible union-busting retaliation against their workers. Solidarity forever! 🥖🌹
Happy International Worker’s Day! Today and every day we stand up for our members and our unionized allies across industries. Tech, journalism, healthcare, service industry? Wherever you're at, we've got your back fighting for better rights and working conditions.
The Venetoulis Institute for Local Journalism (@thebaltimorebanner.com) has begun its ownership of the @post-gazette.com by cutting at least 40% of staff, and 80% of former strikers. It is sad, vindictive, and does not bode well for what we’ve fought and hoped for, including the success of the PG.
Calling all Hachette employees! Looking to get involved and informed? Check out our event lineup for the rest of this week and head to the link in bio to sign up for any online events!
It was a busy week with our annual on-site for engineering. We were thrilled to support our Times Guild coworkers in their fight for remote work protections, affordable healthcare and a fair contract yesterday at the @nytimes.com all-company meeting.
So proud of our very own Talha Rahman as he advocated for the importance of unionization in tech on Sunday at the @unionnow.org rally in NYC! Grateful for the support of @sanders.senate.gov , @mayor.nyc.gov and excited to keep pushing for better for our members 🔥💪✊
Yesterday, our members in New York, D.C., Chicago and across the country walked out to demand a fair contract. We deserve job security. We deserve to know AI won’t be used to replace us. We know that @propublica.org can and must do better.
The Grey Lady must be missing her heart. A respected employee asks to work remote while caring for his 96-year old father, who suffers from Alzheimer’s disease? Rejected.
If you care about AI protections, this fight is your fight - our fight 💪👏🔥 standing with you all through this.
ProPublica Guild@propublicaguild.org · 4mo agoOur members are on the picket line today demanding a fair contract now! We want a fair disciplinary process, layoff protections & guardrails on artificial intelligence. Support us by donating to our strike fund: www.gofundme.com/f/support-pr...
We're in solidarity with @propublicaguild.org workers in their fight!
ProPublica Guild@propublicaguild.org · 4mo agoWe’re on strike today! Support our fight for a fair contract by NOT visiting the @propublica.org website or engaging with ProPublica stories today. Tell ProPublica’s management you won’t cross the picket line: actionnetwork.org/petitions/te...
We’re on strike today! Support our fight for a fair contract by NOT visiting the @propublica.org website or engaging with ProPublica stories today. Tell ProPublica’s management you won’t cross the picket line: actionnetwork.org/petitions/te...
Heartless actions from @nytimes.com management are stopping our coworker from caring for his 96-year-old father, who suffers from Alzheimer’s disease.
This is a mandate. ProPublica workers are ready for a fair contract now.
The NewsGuild of New York@nyguild.bsky.social · 5mo agoREADY TO STRIKE: Last night our @propublicaguild.org voted to authorize a strike. It's way past time for @propublica.org to do the right thing and agree to a fair contract. Read more about the vote here nyguild.org/post/unioniz...
1/ Today, we overwhelmingly voted to authorize a STRIKE as we fight for a fair contract with @propublica.org.
“We need guardrails against AI right now.” Our unit is ready to strike as we fight for a fair contract that includes job security, AI protections and fair wages. To help our members make ends meet, donate to our strike fund: www.gofundme.com/f/support-pr... Video credit: Ernie Zahn
ICYMI: Here's a video from just after @propublicaguild.org's practice picket. Last night the unit took a strike authorization vote and 92% voted yes.
ProPublica Guild@propublicaguild.org · 5mo ago“We need guardrails against AI right now.” Our unit is ready to strike as we fight for a fair contract that includes job security, AI protections and fair wages. To help our members make ends meet, donate to our strike fund: www.gofundme.com/f/support-pr... Video credit: Ernie Zahn
