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Hearst Magazines Media Union @hearstunion.bsky.social · 17h

When we show up for each other, we all win! Our Weingarten rights give us access to a union representative in disciplinary meetings, helping create a more supportive and transparent workplace.

“Together, we now have a right to a union representative in disciplinary meetings via our Weingarten rights.”

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Hearst Magazines Media Union @hearstunion.bsky.social · 1d

Creating fair, transparent processes matters. Thanks to our union, employees now have clear pathways to file grievances (a formal complaint filed against the employer alleging a union contract violation) with the backing and support we all deserve. Another step toward a more equitable workplace!

“Together, we now have pathways for employees to file grievances with the backing and support of their union.”

Creating fair, transparent processes matters. Thanks to our union, employees now have clear pathways to file grievances (a formal complaint filed against the employer alleging a union contract violation) with the backing and support we all deserve. Another step toward a more equitable workplace!

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Hearst Magazines Media Union @hearstunion.bsky.social · 3d

In the tumultuous media industry, guaranteed severance is a necessary security. Our first contract ensures laid-off employees get at least 4 weeks of severance because when companies cut jobs, stability and respect should be guaranteed.

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Hearst Magazines Media Union @hearstunion.bsky.social · 6d

After many of our members went years(!) without any raises, we were proud to win guaranteed annual increases in our 2023 contract. Now, we’re aiming for annual salary increases that exceed the rate of inflation, providing us the means for the healthy and fulfilling lives we deserve.

In our last contract, we won guaranteed annual wage increases to protect against salary freezes.

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Hearst Magazines Media Union @hearstunion.bsky.social · 7d

Raising starting salaries in our 2023 contract was a huge win. As the cost of living continues to rise, we’re ready to keep building on that progress. Everyone deserves pay that keeps pace with life!

“In our last contract, we raised our lowest salaries from $45k to $60k*. *for NY/CA, non NY/CA: $55,800”

Raising starting salaries in our 2023 contract was a huge win. As the cost of living continues to rise, we’re ready to keep building on that progress. Everyone deserves pay that keeps pace with life!

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Hearst Magazines Media Union @hearstunion.bsky.social · 9d

We’re still so proud of the first contract we ratified in 2023 after three long years of bargaining with Hearst. Now, the Hearst Magazines Media Union is stronger than ever and ready to return to the bargaining table to win more for our 500+ members. Stay tuned for updates!

“Welcome back! We’re getting ready to bargain a new contract” We’re still so proud of the first contract we ratified in 2023 after three long years of bargaining with Hearst. Now, the Hearst Magazines Media Union is stronger than ever and ready to return to the bargaining table to win more for our 500+ members. Stay tuned for updates!

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Hearst Magazines Media Union @hearstunion.bsky.social · Jun 13

Not only do strikes work—impending strike threats do as well!!!

Congrats to @voxmediaunion.bsky.social on their new contract!!!!

Vox Media Union @voxmediaunion.bsky.social · Jun 13

Thank you all SO MUCH for your support. Our incredible Bargaining Committee worked into the night for us and reached a Tentative Agreement at around 5am! 🙏💪🥳🎉

As of now there will be NO STRIKE! Please continue enjoying all our work, knowing you all helped us get here! #unionstrong #voxunion #1u

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Writers Guild of America East @wgaeast.bsky.social · Jun 13

BREAKING: The @voxmediaunion.bsky.social reached a tentative agreement with management on a new 3-year collective bargaining agreement! The 250-member unit will vote to ratify the contract in the coming days. As a deal has now been reached, there will not be any pickets outside Vox Media’s office.

Writers Guild of America East Vox Media Union
STRIKE AVERTED: TENTATIVE AGREEMENT REACHED!

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makena kelly @makenakelly.bsky.social · Jun 12

three years ago, Vox Media reached an agreement with its union securing one of the *strongest* contracts in digital media.

and now they won't budge on basic protections? shame on management. solidarity with my vox media union pals!!!!

i hear they're ready to strike!!!

Vox Media Union @voxmediaunion.bsky.social · Jun 11

It’s been a long day of bargaining with Vox Media, fighting hard to get a fair contract with better salaries, AI protections, the inclusion of the Dodo in our union, and much more. Come tomorrow, there’s only two days left in our contract — Vox Media, stop dragging your feet.

People standing around a conference table room.

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Writers Guild of America East @wgaeast.bsky.social · Jun 12

We have so far been unable to reach a deal with Vox Media that includes fair pay, AI protections, competitive benefits, improved severance and layoff procedures.

Should we not reach a fair contract tonight, our 250-member @VoxMediaUnion.bsky.social has overwhelmingly authorized a strike. ⏰ @vox.com

"OUR UNION IS FULLY READY TO SUPPORT THE VOX MEDIA UNION SHOULD THEY BE FORCED TO STRIKE BECAUSE MANAGEMENT REFUSES AN AGREEMENT THAT MEETS THEIR VERY REASONABLE DEMANDS."
- WGAE PRESIDENT LISA TAKEUCHI CULLEN

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Mark Schofield @markschofield.bsky.social · Jun 12

Every little bit helps.

Kevin Cortez @kevincortez.huffpost.com · Jun 11

@voxmediaunion.bsky.social's contract expires this Friday. You can show support by sending a letter to Jim Bankoff (not to be confused with the famous herb, Jim Spanfeller) and various Vox board members to urge them to agree to fair contract pronto.

actionnetwork.org/letters/help...

Help union members at Vox Media win a fair contract

Writers Guild of America East members at Vox Media are bargaining for a new union contract before their current CBA expires at 11:59 pm ET on June 12. Our proposed terms are fair, reasonable, and foc...

actionnetwork.org

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Ursa Em Wright @ursagets.excessively.gay · Jun 11

@voxmediaunion.bsky.social is READY TO STRIKE

A white non binary person with short hair and clear glasses is holding a sign that reads "ready to STRIKE ...or you could give us a fair contract. These are the only choices."

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Kevin Cortez @kevincortez.huffpost.com · Jun 11

@voxmediaunion.bsky.social's contract expires this Friday. You can show support by sending a letter to Jim Bankoff (not to be confused with the famous herb, Jim Spanfeller) and various Vox board members to urge them to agree to fair contract pronto.

actionnetwork.org/letters/help...

Help union members at Vox Media win a fair contract

Writers Guild of America East members at Vox Media are bargaining for a new union contract before their current CBA expires at 11:59 pm ET on June 12. Our proposed terms are fair, reasonable, and foc...

actionnetwork.org

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Kevin Cortez @kevincortez.huffpost.com · Jun 11

Lots of awful things happening this week, but I'm still rooting for @voxmediaunion.bsky.social to secure a fair contract!

Their win helps establish industry standard practices (basic job protections against AI, higher salary floors, layoff policies, etc.), and ensures a brighter future in media.

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Amy McCarthy @aemccarthy.bsky.social · Jun 11

it’s sign-making day for the @voxmediaunion.bsky.social. There’s two days left in our contract, and we’re ready to strike if management isn’t willing to agree to a fair deal.

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Vox Media Union @voxmediaunion.bsky.social · Jun 11

thank you so much to @adamconover.net for showing up for us today and reminding Vox Media management the importance of HUMAN labor

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Alex Cranz @cranz.bsky.social · Jun 11

This is an incredible crew of folks fighting to enshrine crucial protections in their union contract. That contract will be looked to by many other unions and companies as they navigate this world that is so deeply hostile to the journalism and the truth. Give them your support!

Vox Media Union @voxmediaunion.bsky.social · Jun 11

It’s been a long day of bargaining with Vox Media, fighting hard to get a fair contract with better salaries, AI protections, the inclusion of the Dodo in our union, and much more. Come tomorrow, there’s only two days left in our contract — Vox Media, stop dragging your feet.

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Mia Sato @miasato.bsky.social · Jun 11

Do you like my picket sign 🤭 @voxmediaunion.bsky.social

A photo of me holding a writers guide on strike sign, reading “AI CANT DO MY JOB.. BUT MAYBE IT COULD DO A CEO’s”

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Kevin Cortez @kevincortez.huffpost.com · Jun 10

Strikes work.

Aftermath @aftermath.site · Jun 10

Striking SAG-AFTRA voice actors reach tentative video game deal
aftermath.site/sag-aftra-vide...

SAG-AFTRA
video game contract
tentative agreement reached

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AFL-CIO @aflcio.org · Jun 8

The AFL-CIO Sports Council unions and all of America’s labor movement stand in solidarity with @wgaeast.bsky.social members at SB Nation and Vox Media as they fight for a strong contract with fair pay, strong benefits, AI protections and job security ✊

Writers Guild of America East @wgaeast.bsky.social · Jun 4

The MLBPA, MLSPA, NFLPA, NHLPA, NWSLPA, PHPA, USLPA, & WNBPA stand in solidarity with our @voxmediaunion.bsky.social members demanding a fair union contract before the current contract expires at 11:59pm ET on June 12.

Time is running out, @vox.com @bankoff.bsky.social.

MLBPA, MLSPA, NFLPA, NHLPA, NWSLPA, PHPA,
USLPA & WNBPA STATEMENT OF SUPPORT FOR THE VOX MEDIA UNION:
"We stand in solidarity with the unionized journalists at Vox Media as they fight for a contract that includes their colleagues at The Dodo, and addresses inflation, rising healthcare costs, critical Al protections, and other essential workplace issues.
We're disappointed the Company will not agree to the Union's reasonable demands for a fair layoff process - one that would give employees notice and allow for the Union and Company to work together to avoid unnecessary job loss.
Vox Media has a tradition of respectable ana thriving journalism, and it's surprising that the Company will not commit to protecting the journalists responsible for this work from replacement by Al.
We call on the Company to agree to a contract that will protect worker wages, benefits, and a sense of security at work."

The statement comes as Writers Guild of America East members at Vox Media are bargaining for a new union contract before their current agreement expires at
11:59 pm ET on June 12.
Workers are asking for economic gains that address rising cost of living and healthcare expenses, critical Al protections, basic checks and balances on management's ability to lay off members without a fair process, and improved severance.
In addition, the 250- member bargaining unit is demanding the Company recognize the inclusion of the Vox Media vertical The Dodo into our bargaining unit, which management has rejected for over a year without any valid justification.

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Vox Media Union @voxmediaunion.bsky.social · Jun 10

ONLY THREE DAYS are left before @voxmediaunion’s contract expires and we’re STILL WAITING for a fair contract with salaries that reflect inflation, proposals to not replace us with AI, and include the Dodo in our union. @voxmedia, stop dragging your feet and bargain with us in good faith.

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Vox Media Union @voxmediaunion.bsky.social · Jun 10

Clock's ticking with three days left in our union contract. We started our day with some Vox Media Union solidarity courtesy of Chris Gethard, Greg Iwinski, and @wgaeast.bsky.social across the table from Vox management today!

A zoom screen capture of people waving to the camera

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Ryan @ryansimmons.bsky.social · May 2

Positively infuriating we have to keep doing this for our colleagues, but if you're down to contribute to mutual aid for Polygon staffers, here's the link: gofund.me/df9eccb1

Donate to Support Polygon Workers and the Vox Media Union, organized by Ashok Selvam

On Thursday, May 1, Vox Media announced the sale of beloved video game s… Ashok Selvam needs your support for Support Polygon Workers and the Vox Media Union

gofund.me

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HuffPost Union @huffpostunion.bsky.social · Feb 11

solidarity with co-workers brings me joy www.gofundme.com/f/stand-with...

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New York Mag Union @nymagunion.bsky.social · Jan 30

If you love @NYMag and the work that @nymagunion.bsky.social does to make it, join our friends like Julia Fox, Anna Delvey & John Early and add your name to our pledge to support us in the event of a walkout: nymagunion.org/reader-pledge

Don't be lowbrow despicable. Stand with the New York Union by refusing to cross the digital picket line.

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