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designer, writer, roommate to two kittens. I think you deserve a union, and I wrote a book about that: https://ethanmarcotte.com/books/you-deserve-a-tech-union/ hi friend

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Ethan Marcotte @ethanmarcotte.com · Mar 17

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I am downright delighted to announce that my latest book, YOU DESERVE A TECH UNION, has a brand new look. I really love it, and I hope you do too.

Here’s a look at what’s changed and—maybe more importantly—what’s stayed the same:

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#YDATUbook #books #unions #1u

Refresh. — ethanmarcotte.com

In 2023, I wrote a book. Several months later, my publisher closed its doors. And now? We’re back, and better than ever.

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Ethan Marcotte @ethanmarcotte.com · 21h

I take psychic damage from this image every time I scroll past it on my phone lol

well, “lol”

Ethan Marcotte @ethanmarcotte.com · 1d

Ugh, yeah — I was doing that math yesterday. I hope your claim goes through, at least.

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Matthias Ott @matthiasott.com · 2d

“The fact that copyrighted works aren’t eligible unless they’ve formally registered feels like a lawyerly dodge: a legal maneuver to help Anthropic reduce the size of its payout pool …”
— @ethanmarcotte.com

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A right to copy. — ethanmarcotte.com

This is one author’s short, failed journey to file a claim in Anthropic’s copyright lawsuit. (Oops. Spoilers, sorry.)

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Ethan Marcotte @ethanmarcotte.com · 2d

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IN WHICH ONE AUTHOR tried to file a claim in the Anthropic copyright case, failed, got frustrated, then blogged about it while still pretty hot under the collar.

(it’s me; i’m author)

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A right to copy. — ethanmarcotte.com

This is one author’s short, failed journey to file a claim in Anthropic’s copyright lawsuit. (Oops. Spoilers, sorry.)

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Ethan Marcotte @ethanmarcotte.com · 2d

omg

lmk if you’d like any links!!

Ethan Marcotte @ethanmarcotte.com · 2d

Thanks! Really appreciate y’all <3

Ethan Marcotte @ethanmarcotte.com · 2d

ahhhhh yes

the robert johnson setting of this is easily one of my favorite pieces of music 💜🥹

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Ethan Marcotte @ethanmarcotte.com · 2d

sent! thank you so much!

Ethan Marcotte @ethanmarcotte.com · 2d

Thanks for asking! I just tried submitting another ticket, and the form still throws an error for me; and I just tried emailing [email protected] again, and got the same “Undelivered Mail Returned to Sender” error.

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jenny (phire) @phirephoenix.com · 3d

hey I run my own invite-only mastodon server and it's a little decrepit and in need of some sysadmin love from its somewhat neglectful landlord (me), and lord knows fedi has its own multitude of Problems™ and is not a solution, but if you want a backup space and we're mutuals dm me for an invite

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Ethan Marcotte @ethanmarcotte.com · 3d

None bads detected! Really appreciate the clarification. And thanks again for the update on the question.

Ethan Marcotte @ethanmarcotte.com · 3d

Thanks for this update, Ben.

(Small clarifying question, sorry: was it the ballot question that gathered >10k signatures, or the objection?)

Ethan Marcotte @ethanmarcotte.com · 3d

brb asking bing about the macroeconomic outlook for q1

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Ethan Marcotte @ethanmarcotte.com · 3d

“A ChatGPT-based analysis”

i’m going back to bed

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Anil Dash @anildash.com · 5d

This was a quick one — I think video creators are under a big risk right now, bigger actually than before Kimmel was pulled off the air. One part of the reason why is a behind-the-scenes consolidation that almost nobody is paying attention to. youtube.com/shorts/3cK51...

The Threat to Video Creators Online

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Ethan Marcotte @ethanmarcotte.com · 5d

Agreed all around 💜

Ethan Marcotte @ethanmarcotte.com · 6d

“But that's how it's always been, when change has to happen. There's nobody to do it but us.”

As always, but especially right now, @dansinker.com’s words are worth your time:

dan sinker @dansinker.com · 6d

ICE unleashed tear gas on the street in Chicago’s Logan Square today and I tried to find meaning among the fog and my own anger about, well, everything. dansinker.com/posts/202…

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Ethan Marcotte @ethanmarcotte.com · 6d

agreed all around!!

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Aaron Sojourner @aaronsojourner.org · 6d

This is the essential value of a union contract.

Without one, the boss always has the right to change terms and conditions.

With one, both sides are legally bound to the agreement and changes have to be negotiated. If management wants a change, they have to make it worthwhile to employees.

For the last few years, employees have had a four-day, 32-hour workweek. The crux of the contract fight has been around codifying this provision so that management cannot unilaterally take it away.

“They continue to say, ‘We have no intention of returning to the five-day workweek, but we want to be able to reserve the right to,’” said Dannel Jurado, a senior software engineer at Kickstarter who has worked there for more than six years and has held several union leadership roles. “If you have no intention of it, why do you need to reserve the right?”

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Ethan Marcotte @ethanmarcotte.com · 6d

Really enjoyed this piece by @jjlee.bsky.social on the @kickstarterunited.org strike: what the union is fighting for, and why it matters to all of us. medium.com/labor-new-yo...

Kickstarter Employees Launch Strike Over Four-Day Workweek, Pay Floor

The union wants the company to pay an $85,000 minimum salary to its workers.

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Ethan Marcotte @ethanmarcotte.com · 7d

feels like nine years ago

Ethan Marcotte @ethanmarcotte.com · 7d

Hi! Sorry to bump an old post, but I’m trying to submit a bug report. The contact form on www.sketch.com/support/cont... is throwing an error for me, and the email listed in the error message ([email protected]) just bounced back to me. Is there another email I could use?

Thank you!

Contact Customer Support

We’re here to help! If you have any questions, you can reach out to us here and we’ll respond as soon as we can.

www.sketch.com

Ethan Marcotte @ethanmarcotte.com · 7d

they’ve got one! www.gofundme.com/f/support-ki...

Donate to Support Kickstarter United Workers, organized by Kickstarter United

SUPPORT WORKERS FIGHTING FOR A BETTER INDUSTRY STANDARD Kickstarter United, … Kickstarter United needs your support for Support Kickstarter United Workers

www.gofundme.com

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Ethan Marcotte @ethanmarcotte.com · 7d

The workers of Kickstarter United, one of the tech industry’s first unions, are on STRIKE.

They‘re not calling for a boycott yet; if you want to support them, they’ve got specific asks outlined below.

Kickstarter United @kickstarterunited.org · 7d

‼️🚨KICKSTARTER WORKERS ARE ON STRIKE🚨‼️

As of 8am this morning, the workers of Kickstarter United/OPEIU Local 153 are on strike.

WE ARE NOT ASKING FOR A BOYCOTT! Creators and allies, please continue using and supporting the platform.

Kickstarter United is on strike!
We are not asking for a boycott! Creators & Allies: Please continue to support & use the platform
swipe for ways to show your solidarity

Why We're Striking
A codified 4-day work week.
We simply want to protect the way we've been working for over 3.5 years. The 4dww has proven benefits, such as increased productivity and improved employee satisfaction. It's part of what makes Kickstarter a special, innovative place to work.
Fair pay for our lowest-paid workers.
We're fighting for livable minimum salaries for roles that are undervalued by the market but crucial to keeping Kickstarter running. We believe none of our workers should struggle to make ends meet.

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Ethan Marcotte @ethanmarcotte.com · 8d

Every damned day. 💜