New York Times writers and staffers are in the midst of a 24-hour strike that CNN calls “historic” (but not quite as historic as the rapid but super expensive collapse of CNN+):
A 24-hour strike at The New York Times, a historic demonstration in which more than 1,100 employees are expected to participate, began Thursday at midnight, after management and the union representing staffers failed to reach an agreement for a new contract after more than a year and a half of negotiating.
“It’s disappointing that they’re taking such drastic action, given the clear commitment we’ve shown to negotiate our way to a contract that provides Times journalists with substantial pay increases, market-leading benefits, and flexible working conditions,” Meredith Kopit Levien, president and chief executive of The Times, said in an email to the company Wednesday night.
The NewsGuild of New York, which represents journalists and other staffers at The Times, said in a statement that the walkout was “due to the company’s failure to bargain in good faith, reach a fair contract agreement with the workers, and meet their demands.”
Meanwhile, people at other media outlets are showing solidarity with the Times’ staffers who are on strike.
The Washington Post’s Jennifer Rubin’s contribution to the cause of supporting the union is unmatched:
I reluctantly give up Wordle for the day to honor the virtual picket line.
— Jennifer "Pro-privacy" Rubin (@JRubinBlogger) December 8, 2022
There are only two words that can sum up this sacrifice:
✍️uh✍️oh✍️ https://t.co/aQXup0noMK pic.twitter.com/9utekzmRcP
— The List (@ListComesForAll) December 8, 2022
“Stunning and brave”!
Just like the troops storming the beaches of Normandy, your bravery knows no bounds.
— just a nurse (@hib343434) December 8, 2022
Not all heroes wear capes.
— Ken Gardner (@KenGardner11) December 8, 2022
It's like the lib version of Lent. https://t.co/73qNHkqKP3
— PolitiFact Bias (@PolitiFactBias) December 8, 2022
Have any of Rubin’s colleagues vowed not to do the Times’ crossword puzzle today?
This is officially the lowest effort of activism anyone has ever bragged about https://t.co/WVp9kHx1St
— Bracket Insider Jeff Everson (@EVR551) December 8, 2022
It’s a little like supporting a sanitation workers’ strike by not having a candy bar today so you don’t have a wrapper to throw away.
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