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Kickstarter United @kickstarterunited.org · 5h

In between rallies and pickets and bargaining, we’ve been trying to highlight live Kickstarter projects our workers love on this page! Without access to our tools, we’re doing this manually but we wanted to highlight folks who support us on their projects! kickstarterunited.org/projects-our...

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Rascal News @rascal.news · 7h

Day one of @kickstarterunited.org's ongoing strike saw elected officials and union leaders show up in the streets of NYC to support workers.

Kickstarter United strikes in New York City for fairer contract

The workers were joined on day one by elected officials and various union leaders.

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OPEIU @opeiu.org · 1d

Kickstarter workers, organized with @opeiulocal153.bsky.social, are on strike to maintain a four-day workweek and win living wages for all. #UnionStrong

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OPEIU @opeiu.org · 1d

TODAY: Members of Kickstarter United, on strike for a fair contract, rallied today in Manhattan outside the offices of venture capitalist Fred Wilson, a major investor in the company.

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Kickstarter United @kickstarterunited.org · 1d

Coming up in 10 minutes on our virtual picket line @katmabu.bsky.social speaking to our workers! Tune in here at 3 pm US Eastern time us06web.zoom.us/j/8866177113...

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Alphabet Workers Union (AWU-CWA) @alphabetworkersunion.org · 1d

Tech workers united will never be defeated! Alphabet Workers Union members in Seattle and New York City turned out in solidarity with @kickstarterunited.org members ON STRIKE for a fair second contract! #1u

a big group of workers, including AWU members and striking Kickstarter United workers, hold Kickstarter United signs at a rally in Seattle.

Two NYC AWU members hold a Kickstarter United/OPEIU Local 153 sign as they participate in a rally in solidarity with Kickstarted United workers on strike.

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Stephanie Nina Pitsirilos @theninagalaxy.bsky.social · 1d

In solidarity with @kickstarterunited.org .
@kickstarter.com Fred Wilson please work with your loveable employees who make projects we back and create happen. I 💚 Kickstarter. And I 💚 Union.

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Kickstarter United @kickstarterunited.org · 1d

This is today! In a little over an hour!

Kickstarter United @kickstarterunited.org · 5d

New York City! Come to our strike rally at noon on Tuesday October 7th in front of Union Square Ventures. We'll have some speakers from our unit as well as @phara4assembly.bsky.social, @opeiulocal153.bsky.social and @nytguildtech.bsky.social

More info here bit.ly/KSRUrally

Kickstarter United NYC Strike Rally
Our union has voted to STRIKE! We are fighting for a 32-hour work week, livable wage for all workers. Join us!
Tuesday, October 7th @ 12 pm
RSVP: https://bit.ly/KSRUrally
Location: Union Square Ventures, 817 Broadway, New York, NY, 10003

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Kickstarter United @kickstarterunited.org · 2d

Today on our virtual picket we have @taylordotbiz.bsky.social, one of our union’s original organizers and now the producer of hit podcast @worldsbeyondnumber.bsky.social, come join us at 3 pm Eastern right here kickstarterunited.org/pickets/3

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Brooklyn Web Workers @brooklynwebworkers.com · 2d

And please join us tomorrow in support of @kickstarterunited.org: actionnetwork.org/events/kicks...

Kickstarter United NYC Strike Rally
Our union has voted to strike! We are fighting for a 32-hour work week & a livable wage for all workers. Join us!

Tues Oct 7 @12 PM
Union Square Ventures, 817 Broadway

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Kickstarter United @kickstarterunited.org · 3d

If you're a creator looking to launch soon (which we encourage you to do!) and want to show some support for our union on your projects, we've prepared some assets you can use for your project stories and assets kickstarterunited.org/union-assets/

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Kickstarter United @kickstarterunited.org · 5d

New York City! Come to our strike rally at noon on Tuesday October 7th in front of Union Square Ventures. We'll have some speakers from our unit as well as @phara4assembly.bsky.social, @opeiulocal153.bsky.social and @nytguildtech.bsky.social

More info here bit.ly/KSRUrally

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Hit Point Press @ SHIFT Kickstarter! @hitpointpress.bsky.social · 5d

We wholeheartedly support Kickstarter United in their strike efforts! Check out kickstarterunited.org to learn more about their demands for a fair contract and see how you can help them out!

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Ethan Marcotte @ethanmarcotte.com · 5d

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.

medium.com

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Kickstarter United @kickstarterunited.org · 5d

This rally is going to be streamed live on the Local 153 Instagram at 6 pm Pacific www.instagram.com/opeiulocal153/

Kickstarter United @kickstarterunited.org · 9d

Kickstarter United has voted to STRIKE! We are fighting for a 32 hour work week, livable wage for all workers, and protections against AI. Our Seattle members are organizing a rally alongside OPEIU 8. Join us on Thursday in Cal Anderson Park! forms.gle/udwphKvnZDVG...

Kickstarter United Seattle Strike Rally
Our union has voted to STRIKE! We are fighting for a 32 hour work, livable wage for all workers, and protections against AI. Join us! Thursday, 10/2 @ 6

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Craig Campbell (and NerdBurger Games) 🤓🍔 @nerdburgercraig.bsky.social · 6d

NerdBurger Games stands with Kickstarter United. No boycott needed, but you can support them by sharing their posts, sending letters to KS management, and donating to their GoFundMe to help workers. Hit their Bluesky and help how you can.

Kickstarter United @kickstarterunited.org · 6d

‼️🚨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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Kickstarter United @kickstarterunited.org · 6d

@moreperfectunion.bsky.social Would y'all be willing to cover our strike? We're fighting for the 4dww at our workplace!

Kickstarter United @kickstarterunited.org · 6d

‼️🚨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.

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Nova & Mali @novamali.bsky.social · 6d

KU is not asking for a boycott, but rather letters sent in support of their reasonable contract demands!
We'll be sending an open letter later today from both us and @damesprod.bsky.social , and many many many of our artists/

Kickstarter United @kickstarterunited.org · 9d

Kickstarter United has voted to STRIKE! We are fighting for a 32 hour work week, livable wage for all workers, and protections against AI. Our Seattle members are organizing a rally alongside OPEIU 8. Join us on Thursday in Cal Anderson Park! forms.gle/udwphKvnZDVG...

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Kickstarter United @kickstarterunited.org · 6d

This afternoon we have several speakers at our virtual picket line!

At 2:30 pm (US Eastern) we have @claireforqueens.bsky.social Followed at 3 by Dr. Jennifer Lincoln. The first picket is here kickstarterunited.org/pickets/1

At 5 pm we have Cory Doctorow at kickstarterunited.org/pickets/2

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Steve Streza 🌈 @stevestreza.com · 6d

We have been consistent and clear with communicating our needs to management all year. We don't want to be striking, we want to be back at work supporting creators and backers. Please support our union's efforts!

Kickstarter United @kickstarterunited.org · 6d

‼️🚨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.

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Kickstarter United @kickstarterunited.org · 6d

Yes! There's one tonight in Seattle at 6 pm in Cal Anderson Park, there's another on Tuesday in NYC at noon, details here bit.ly/KSRUrally

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Kickstarter United @kickstarterunited.org · 6d

We've shared them before but to make the links easier and clickable.
Here's our solidarity fund: bit.ly/KSRUdonate
Here's the link to send a letter to management: bit.ly/KSRUletter

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

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Kickstarter United @kickstarterunited.org · 6d

picture of a coffee mug with the text "slams laptop shut till demands met"

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Kickstarter United @kickstarterunited.org · 6d

‼️🚨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.

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Kickstarter United @kickstarterunited.org · 6d

should be a link on the frontpage of our site directly but here's the direct link just in case 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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