05 November 2024
Some people have some tremendous streaks in World, the word game that the New York Times purchased in 2022. I’m a recent convert with a 120 day streak. It’s become a daily habit alongside their game Strands. However, that streak is going to end today. The New York Times Tech Guild has gone on strike. I support their right and stand in solidarity. Collective bargaining is a powerful tool for the working class and for too long it’s influence has waned for the worse. If I need to end a streak and potentially cancel my subscription to the NY Times then that is what I’ll do.
“This ULP strike by tech workers at The New York Times is a direct result of management’s decision to undervalue their labor as a contract negotiation strategy. We have been sounding the alarm for weeks and cleared our schedules to get this contract done before the election week deadline. As workers and subscribers, we’re disheartened that the Times is willing to gamble with its election coverage to avoid agreeing to a fair and just contract. We remain ready to bargain and look forward to reaching an agreement our members at Times Tech Guild will ratify.”
Susan DeCarava, President of The NewsGuild of New York
