Well, this is all going just swimmingly.
Last week, BuzzFeed News Union congratulated their pals at Vox Union for their big win against The Man and securing of a big, beautiful benefits package that definitely won’t backfire and result in fewer full-time employees or cause Vox to go belly-up. BuzzFeed Union’s so convinced this is the right approach that after months of trying to make headway with management, they’re staging a walkout of their own:
newsguild/buzzfeed union statement on the buzzfeed news walkout this afternoon pic.twitter.com/XR14hr4lIP
— Max Tani (@maxwelltani) June 17, 2019
How does one “demand voluntary recognition,” exactly?
BuzzFeed News staffers across the US are walking out today to demand that BuzzFeed management return to the table and recognize our union on fair terms that reflect the way our newsroom works. pic.twitter.com/FWLqbCv0qk
— BuzzFeed News Union ✊ (@bfnewsunion) June 17, 2019
Since February, BuzzFeed has delayed, stood us up, refused to work toward compromises on key issues, and routinely taken positions that would severely undercut our union’s ability to protect workers.
— BuzzFeed News Union ✊ (@bfnewsunion) June 17, 2019
BuzzFeed has offered us an unacceptable take-it-or-leave-it deal and walked away from the negotiating table. We demand that they continue working with us to reach a voluntary recognition agreement that does this newsroom justice.
— BuzzFeed News Union ✊ (@bfnewsunion) June 17, 2019
We organized our newsroom because we care about each other and we want to make sure protections are in place to build a stronger newsroom and a stronger business — one where employees are respected and valued.
— BuzzFeed News Union ✊ (@bfnewsunion) June 17, 2019
Recommended
For a great example of how collective bargaining can make a media company a more stable and attractive place to work, check out the just-ratified @vox_union contract ? https://t.co/RUZy7FbRk0
— BuzzFeed News Union ✊ (@bfnewsunion) June 17, 2019
Yes! Vox is definitely “a great example” to follow.
We, the BuzzFeed News employees, are walking out to once again demonstrate to @buzzfeedben, @peretti, and the company’s management that our newsroom is united in our effort to unionize and that we will not be intimidated by attempts to undermine us ✊ #1u
— BuzzFeed News Union ✊ (@bfnewsunion) June 17, 2019
Mmmm … straight into our veins.
?????? https://t.co/wItccer7qM
— Matt Dawson (@SaintRPh) June 17, 2019
— Colt Seavers (@Iamawesome169) June 17, 2019
They should call it “The Local Content-Stealing from Reddit 29” https://t.co/f9z1CKe7Mu
— Ben (@BenK84) June 17, 2019
But how we know how to give our trans cats the proper eyebrow tint if they walk out?!?
— theRoddick (@sirRoddick) June 17, 2019
29 reasons why this is so hilarious using only Saved By the Bell gifs. https://t.co/7umGSsAiDw
— Stephen Miller (@redsteeze) June 17, 2019
Top 10 reasons I don't care. You'll never guess what number 1 is!
— Falconbox (@_Falconbox) June 17, 2019
You can be replaced by virtually any High School Yearbook editor. pic.twitter.com/eWZywHCNnr
— Visigoth77 (@visigoth771) June 17, 2019
I’d start updating your resumes if I were you.
— Big E (@vividmaniac88) June 17, 2019
Looks like Buzzfeed will be doing even more layoffs soon. Best get a head start on learning to code
— Jarrod (@jpcrotc) June 17, 2019