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Writers Guild of America East @wgaeast.bsky.social · Jun 11

With just over a day left until the @voxmediaunion.bsky.social contract expires, our members are preparing to do what it takes to reach a fair contract. The clock is ticking, @vox.com.

⏰ June 12 at 11:59pm ET

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Writers Guild of America East @wgaeast.bsky.social · Jun 3

The following is a statement of support for @voxmediaunion.bsky.social WGAE members at SB Nation and Vox Media from MLBPA, MLSPA, NFLPA, NHLPA, NWSLPA, PHPA, USLPA, & WNBAPA.

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Writers Guild of America East @wgaeast.bsky.social · May 14

Solidarity with our @voxmediaunion.bsky.social members fighting for a fair contract. Vox management has refused to even give meaningful counters to our proposals.

Stay tuned for ways to support as the 30-day countdown to contract expiration begins. ⏰

Vox Media Union @voxmediaunion.bsky.social · May 14

As of today, Wednesday, May 14, 2025, Vox Media only has 30 days to negotiate a new contract with the Vox Media Union before our current one expires.

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Alanna Vagianos @alannavagianos.bsky.social · Feb 14

Happy Valentine's Day! 💓

Since solidarity is my @huffpostunion.bsky.social love language, I'm bumping our GoFundMe for my laid off colleagues. Please donate if you can!

Donate to Stand with HuffPost Workers Impacted by Job Cuts, organized by HuffPost Union

This week, HuffPost was hit by devastating job cuts which saw over 20%… HuffPost Union needs your support for Stand with HuffPost Workers Impacted by Job Cuts

www.gofundme.com

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Vox Media Union @voxmediaunion.bsky.social · Feb 12

We are extremely disappointed with SB Nation's decision to layoff staff at its popular YouTube hub Secret Base. Not only is this a blow to a talented team, it undercuts the creator-driven and subscription-driven models of sustainability that Vox Media has been trying to cultivate. We must do better.

Today, the Vox Media Union learned three members at SB Nation’s Secret Base team have been let go, marking the third consecutive month of layoffs at Vox Media-owned brands.

As we and our colleagues at New York Magazine continue to make strides for our workers through bargaining, the company continues its death-by-a-thousand-cuts approach. These short-sighted actions from management have gutted our newsrooms and added to the ongoing uncertainty in the media industry. It is devastating to these individuals, and to our remaining staff, who are given few answers as to how downsizing is a sustainable practice moving forward.

Secret Base has been creator-led and personality-driven from its inception, exemplified by their successful community-funded Patreon, Top Secret Base. It will not be the same without these hard-working, experienced, smart, talented, and exceptionally creative employees. It is insulting to them for the company to describe these cuts as “necessary.”

The Writers Guild of America East and Vox Media Union will do everything we can to help and support the colleagues who are leaving us, just as we have supported our colleagues impacted by previous layoffs around the company. We continue the fight for transparency, equity, and protections in bargaining, where we set new standards for workers in the entire digital media industry.

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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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Susan Rinkunas @susanrinkunas.com · Feb 11

Anyway, support the @huffpostunion.bsky.social staffers Jonah laid off last week
www.gofundme.com/f/stand-with...

Donate to Stand with HuffPost Workers Impacted by Job Cuts, organized by HuffPost Union

This week, HuffPost was hit by devastating job cuts which saw over 20%… HuffPost Union needs your support for Stand with HuffPost Workers Impacted by Job Cuts

www.gofundme.com

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Taryn Finley @tarynitup.bsky.social · Feb 7

After nearly a decade at HuffPost, today is my last day. I’ve grown so much & I’m grateful for the journey. This has been a dream job and now I’m on to new dreams.

I’ll still be writing, hosting and moderating, just doing it as a freelancer for now. Pitch and commission me at [email protected].

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HuffPost Union @huffpostunion.bsky.social · Feb 6

If possible, please consider donating to the talented reporters, editors and designers impacted by this decision ✊#SolidarityForever www.gofundme.com/f/stand-with...

Donate to Stand with HuffPost Workers Impacted by Job Cuts, organized by HuffPost Union

This week, HuffPost was hit by devastating job cuts which saw over 20%… HuffPost Union needs your support for Stand with HuffPost Workers Impacted by Job Cuts

www.gofundme.com

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Marina Fang @marinafang.bsky.social · Feb 7

Yesterday, I was laid off after 10 years at HuffPost. I’m obviously gutted. But once I take a breath, I’ll be open to jobs & freelance work, both in journalism and outside of it, given the state of our industry.

To get in touch:
[email protected]
Signal: marinafang.72

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HuffPost Union @huffpostunion.bsky.social · Feb 7

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shruti rajkumar @shruti-rajkumar.bsky.social · Feb 6

I'm so sad to share that I was laid off by @huffpost.com today. My heart goes out to my colleagues who were also impacted by this round of layoffs.

This job has been so amazing and I'm forever grateful.

I'm still very overwhelmed by the news, so more from me soon❤️

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HuffPost Union @huffpostunion.bsky.social · Feb 7

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Alexander C. Kaufman @alexckaufman.bsky.social · Feb 6

After 11 years, my time at HuffPost is coming to an end tomorrow.

Last week, I learned HuffPost would be ending its dedicated coverage of energy and climate change.

So, I took a buyout.

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Christopher Mathias @letsgomathias.bsky.social · Feb 6

After over a decade at @HuffPost, I’ve decided to take a buyout in the latest round of layoffs.
It's tough to leave a place I love & I’m so grateful for all the people here, & all the faith they’ve put in me through the years.

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Candice Frederick @candicefrederick.bsky.social · Feb 6

Welp. I've been laid off.

I'm so proud of my work at HuffPost. But I want to give a special shout out to my Culture crew @tarynitup.bsky.social, @marinafang.bsky.social, Njera Jenkins and Erin Evans for holding us down. It's rare to be on a team with all women of color. We were amazing together.

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Miranda Green @mirandagreen.bsky.social · Feb 6

A month ago was my 1st day @HuffPost as National Investigative Reporter, what I thought was a new chapter for me

Today I was laid off, as part of cuts they announced 3 hrs into my first day

I was just gearing up to dig into 3 investigations. If your newsroom is hiring reach out

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Chris D’Angelo @chrisdangelo.bsky.social · Feb 6

After 9 years, my time at HuffPost has come to an end.

Amid another round of bloodbath layoffs this week, I raised my hand for a buyout — a decision that stung but felt right for me.

I'm outraged for all my wonderful colleagues who are losing jobs due to no fault of their own.

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HuffPost Union @huffpostunion.bsky.social · Feb 6

If possible, please consider donating to the talented reporters, editors and designers impacted by this decision ✊#SolidarityForever www.gofundme.com/f/stand-with...

Donate to Stand with HuffPost Workers Impacted by Job Cuts, organized by HuffPost Union

This week, HuffPost was hit by devastating job cuts which saw over 20%… HuffPost Union needs your support for Stand with HuffPost Workers Impacted by Job Cuts

www.gofundme.com

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HuffPost Union @huffpostunion.bsky.social · Feb 6

A statement from the HuffPost Union
@wgaeast.bsky.social on this week’s job cuts

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

In light of yesterday's layoffs at Vox.com, the Vox Media Union is still raising cash to benefit all workers laid off by Vox Media in December and January. Please toss these folks a couple of bucks if you're able. www.gofundme.com/f/stand-with...

Donate to Stand with the Vox Media Union and Thrillist Union, organized by Ashok Selvam

On Thursday, December 5, nearly 40 members of the Vox Media Union, Thr… Ashok Selvam needs your support for Stand with the Vox Media Union and Thrillist Union

www.gofundme.com

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HuffPost Union @huffpostunion.bsky.social · Dec 12

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

We're proud of the union contracts we’ve won in film, television, news, podcasts and online media. In the name of transparency, we put all our contracts online. Find your WGAE contract or explore what others in your industry have won here: https://www.wgaeast.org/guild-contracts/ #UnionStrong

Guild Contracts | Writers Guild of America East

The Guild negotiates two-, three-, or four-year contracts with companies that employ WGAE members.

www.wgaeast.org

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HuffPost Union @huffpostunion.bsky.social · Nov 21

"Until Hearst and the rest of the media industry recognize that the workers are the most valuable part of their companies and brands, they will continue their race to the bottom with no one to blame but themselves."

Solidarity with the @hearstunion.bsky.social workers impacted by today's layoffs.

Writers Guild of America East @wgaeast.bsky.social · Nov 21

Today, the consistently anti-union Hearst Magazines became the latest media company to enact needless, irresponsible, and cruel layoffs of editorial employees. Solidarity with all @hearstunion.bsky.social members impacted.

Statement:

The following is a statement from Writers Guild of America East Executive Director Sam Wheeler regarding layoffs at Hearst Magazines:

“Today, the consistently anti-union Hearst Magazines became the latest media company to enact needless, irresponsible, and cruel layoffs of editorial employees. Unsurprisingly, the small army of senior executives with make-work jobs and self-important titles, who add little to nothing to build Hearst’s brands, apparently made it through today relatively unscathed.

“Readers go to Hearst because of the talent and craft of its editorial employees. These workers make Hearst what it is. Until Hearst and the rest of the media industry recognize that the workers are the most valuable part of their companies and brands, they will continue their race to the bottom with no one to blame but themselves.

“These workers deserved better.”

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Writers Guild of America East @wgaeast.bsky.social · Nov 21

WGA captains are united in full support of a fair contract for @pbs writers. With the 11:59pm contract expiration quickly approaching, PBS writers have already voted 100% in favor of a strike authorization and hundreds of animation writers have pledged not to cross the potential picket line. ⏰

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HuffPost Union @huffpostunion.bsky.social · Nov 12

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