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ProPublica Guild @propublicaguild.org · 23d

We can’t produce fearless investigative journalism without job security and a fair contract. After almost two years of bargaining, we need your help.

Show your support for @propublica.org workers by adding your name to our petition: actionnetwork.org/petitions/te...

Fair Contract Now for ProPublica Guild

We, the workers of ProPublica, provide our readers with deeply researched, unbiased news that holds power to account. This work is more important now than ever, but our staff can’t properly contribute...

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The NewsGuild of New York @nyguild.bsky.social · 21d

Sign the petition and tell @propublica.org our members deserve a fair contract!

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ProPublica Guild @propublicaguild.org · 21d

Monday night our colleagues, along with supporters from unions at Business Insider, @newyorkerunion.bsky.social, NY Times and @law360union.bsky.social, gathered outside the @ire.org 50th anniversary gala to distribute flyers supporting our contract campaign.
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Help us accelerate our contract campaign! — ProPublica Guild

We’re returning to the bargaining table for the first time in months this week, and we’re calling on management to quickly agree to a fair contract that includes industry-standard “just cause” job pro...

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Vox Media Union @voxmediaunion.bsky.social · Aug 18

Our colleagues at Eater still need our help! If you can chip in, or if you know someone who can help, or if you just want to spread the word, we'll be so grateful!

www.gofundme.com/f/eater-isnt...

Screenshot of a GoFundMe campaign reading Eater Isn't Essential Without Journalism

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New York Mag Union @nymagunion.bsky.social · Aug 13

Here's how you can support the Eater staffers recently impacted by layoffs:

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

Our Eater GoFundMe is up! We all know this has been a difficult year for Vox, but the folks at Eater have been extremely dedicated in their support for each of their colleagues, past and present. Let's support them now!!! #unionstrong #voxunion #1u

gofund.me/04932462

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Vox Media Union @voxmediaunion.bsky.social · Aug 7

Less than 3 months ago, Vox Media was celebrating Eater for having nabbed 6 nominations at the James Beard Media Awards!

Ashok Selvam received the 2025 Local Voice Award for his work at Eater Chicago. He was laid off today.

Kyle Thele @thele.bsky.social · Aug 7

Gutting a vertical that was just being celebrated across the company. There are so many talented writers available, some company is going to get very lucky.

Vox Media Union @voxmediaunion.bsky.social · Aug 7

Vox Media Union statement on today's devastating round of layoffs at Eater. We stand with all of our wonderful colleagues. #solidarityforever #unionstrong #1u

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New York Mag Union @nymagunion.bsky.social · Aug 7

Vox Media has announced yet another round of layoffs at Eater, this time coming as the publication is celebrating its 20th anniversary. We stand in solidarity with our @voxmediaunion.bsky.social colleagues impacted by these devastating cuts.

Vox Media Union @voxmediaunion.bsky.social · Aug 7

Vox Media Union statement on today's devastating round of layoffs at Eater. We stand with all of our wonderful colleagues. #solidarityforever #unionstrong #1u

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New York Mag Union @nymagunion.bsky.social · Jun 13

Congratulations to our colleagues at @voxmediaunion.bsky.social on reaching a new tentative agreement with Vox Media! ✊

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 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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New York Mag Union @nymagunion.bsky.social · Jun 5

Our comrades at @voxmediaunion.bsky.social are prepared to strike. We stand with them in their pursuit for a fair contract.

Vox Media Union @voxmediaunion.bsky.social · Jun 3

The Vox Media Union just delivered our strike pledge to Vox management, showing our unwavering commitment to securing a collective bargaining agreement that is fair. Should we not get a fair contract, we are prepared to strike.

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Vox Media Union @voxmediaunion.bsky.social · Jun 2

The Vox Media Union’s current union contract expires at 11:59 pm ET on June 12.

Time is running out, but Vox Media management has refused to even discuss our proposals in good faith. Send a letter urging Vox Media CEO Jim Bankoff to negotiate a fair contract NOW! wgaea.st/vox-letter

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...

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Vox Media Union @voxmediaunion.bsky.social · May 2

Our GoFundMe to assist our former colleagues at @polygon.com is now live! Please support them if you can, and share widely even if you can't!

Thank you all for the kindness and care you've shared with Polygon and the union over the last 2 days — it means the world to us all. gofund.me/a21cbbdc

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

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Vox Media Union @voxmediaunion.bsky.social · May 1

We are devastated and outraged about today's layoffs, the sale of Polygon, and the loss of staff across Polygon and NY Mag. We stand with our colleagues at @polygon.com com and @nymagunion.bsky.social in solidarity.

Today, the Vox Media Union learned the devastating news that Polygon, home to some of gaming and geek culture’s most beloved and respected journalism, is being sold off to controversial website Valnet. As part of the sale, nearly all of Polygon’s award-winning staff were laid off. Our colleagues at New York Magazine saw additional layoffs today as well.

To say that we are outraged and heartbroken is an understatement. This marks the fifth round of layoffs at Vox Media-owned brands in a six-month period. It has occurred during contract bargaining in which the company has thus far rejected all of the union’s economic proposals, and refuses to offer meaningful counters. This move not only disrespects our colleagues, it blatantly undermines a good-faith bargaining process.

Arguably even more demoralizing is Vox Media’s decision to sell a lauded games website to a company known for alleged exploitative conditions and for devaluing rigorous journalism in favor of churning out content. Vox Media’s lack of respect for Polygon’s reputation in games media, the hard work and passion of its staff, and the robust community of gamers and fans who support it could not be clearer. Losing Polygon to such a company is not just a loss for Vox Media, but for our industry and internet culture as a whole. From a sustainability perspective, it makes little financial or long-term sense, and speaks to a lack of care and consideration for this company and its staff.

The Writers Guild of America East and Vox Media Union will continue to offer help and support to our colleagues at Polygon and New York who are leaving us, just as we have supported our colleagues impacted by previous layoffs around the company. Please stay tuned for more information on how you can support those impacted by these layoffs. We will continue the fight for economic protections and job security in bargaining, where we set new standards for workers in the entire digital media industry.

We stand with you all.

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New York Mag Union @nymagunion.bsky.social · May 1

@nymagunion.bsky.social also had members impacted by layoffs at Vox today. We stand with @voxmediaunion.bsky.social and all our comrades at Polygon.

Jaya Saxena @jayasaxena.com · May 1

What happened with Polygon today is so fucked. Vox Media has made some atrocious decisions in my six years here but this is really something else. And to do this in the middle of us bargaining a new union contract, where they scold us for asking for better protections, is just unconscionable.

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New York Mag Union @nymagunion.bsky.social · Feb 25

IT’S OFFICIAL! Today, members of @nymagunion.bsky.social voted to ratify our second contract, securing salary and wage increases for the entire unit as well as limits on the company’s use of AI. ✊

New York Mag Union @nymagunion.bsky.social · Feb 11

📣📣WE HAVE A DEAL!📣📣

Last week, @nymagunion.bsky.social reached a tentative agreement with New York Magazine and Vox Media. We could not be prouder of our members who made it clear they were ready to withhold their labor if Vox Media didn’t meet them with a fair contract.

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New York Mag Union @nymagunion.bsky.social · Feb 12

Solidarity with our colleagues at SB Nation who were impacted by this latest round of layoffs.

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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New York Mag Union @nymagunion.bsky.social · Feb 11

Welcome!! ✊

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Angelica Jade Bastién @angelicabastien.bsky.social · Feb 11

Thank you to our union organizers who really brought the necessary heat to make sure we are protected and properly compensated. Thank you to the readers who signed the pledge for supporting us — that was vital to getting this deal. I am so damn happy.

New York Mag Union @nymagunion.bsky.social · Feb 11

📣📣WE HAVE A DEAL!📣📣

Last week, @nymagunion.bsky.social reached a tentative agreement with New York Magazine and Vox Media. We could not be prouder of our members who made it clear they were ready to withhold their labor if Vox Media didn’t meet them with a fair contract.

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Kathryn VanArendonk @kvanaren.bsky.social · Feb 11

cannot thank our union organizers enough for their endless hard work, but also enormous thanks go to everyone who supported our walkout pledge - showing up to negotation with a wall of staffers and readers all willing to support the union's efforts is 100% the reason this agreement exists

New York Mag Union @nymagunion.bsky.social · Feb 11

📣📣WE HAVE A DEAL!📣📣

Last week, @nymagunion.bsky.social reached a tentative agreement with New York Magazine and Vox Media. We could not be prouder of our members who made it clear they were ready to withhold their labor if Vox Media didn’t meet them with a fair contract.

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New York Mag Union @nymagunion.bsky.social · Feb 11

Thank you to the thousands of readers, supporters, friends, and subscribers who signed our solidarity pledge. @nymagunion.bsky.social is another reason to love New York!

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New York Mag Union @nymagunion.bsky.social · Feb 11

On the same day we reached an agreement, our members closed a juicy cover story about just how many people in NYC live off of their parents. Now we have a deal that helps create a workplace where the most talented people, no matter their circumstances, can build careers.

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New York Mag Union @nymagunion.bsky.social · Feb 11

- Limits around the company’s use of AI, including using our members’ voices and likenesses

- A provision that prevents layoffs due solely to the use of AI

- Enhanced severance of an additional 4 weeks in the case of layoffs due in part to AI

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New York Mag Union @nymagunion.bsky.social · Feb 11

Among our wins:

-Increased minimum salaries for all positions between 9 and 10%

-General wage increases between 4.25% and 4.75% upon ratification retroactive to April 2024

-General wage increases between 3.25% and 2.75% for 2025 and 2026

-A $1500 ratification bonus for every member

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New York Mag Union @nymagunion.bsky.social · Feb 11

📣📣WE HAVE A DEAL!📣📣

Last week, @nymagunion.bsky.social reached a tentative agreement with New York Magazine and Vox Media. We could not be prouder of our members who made it clear they were ready to withhold their labor if Vox Media didn’t meet them with a fair contract.

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alejandra gularte @lilkittypaws.bsky.social · Feb 6

me when i realize our committee has been fighting for a fair contract for almost a year.

please support us by signing below or sharing with a friend ❤️

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alejandra gularte @lilkittypaws.bsky.social · Feb 6

me at the round table telling you that supporting @nymagunion.bsky.social for a fair contract is very faithful ❤️

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