The union representing about 600 software engineers and other technology workers at the New York Times said it has reached a tentative agreement on a new three-year contract — just a month after they briefly walked off the job on Election Day.
The Times Tech Guild, which is part of the NewsGuild of New York, claimed the victory Wednesday, saying it prompted concessions from management, including “just cause” protections against layoffs as well as “guarantees.”[d] annual growth for our members.”
The strike was announced after more than two years of negotiations that included unusual demands such as job security for non-US citizens on work visas and mandatory warnings during company meetings that include discussions of news events.
“These first contract wins lay a strong foundation for job protection that our colleagues will build on for generations,” Kathy Zhang, a senior manager of analytics at the Times, said in a statement. serves as chair of the Tech Guild unit.
Tech workers at Gray Lady will receive pay increases of up to 8.25% “prioritizing the largest pay increases for the lowest paid members over the life of the contract,” according to the union.
The department also said it won “significant protections that close the gates for additional variable compensation” such as shares and bonuses.
Tech workers at the paper also secured “language guaranteeing flexible hybrid work schedules” as well as “enhanced protections for visa workers.”
“Not only did we win a first-of-its-kind contract that set new standards for workers within The New York Times, but we also created a solid foundation for what is possible for technology workers in the future when they organize and bargain.” ,” said Susan DeCarava. , president of the NewsGuild of New York.
Tech Guild members will vote to ratify the contract on December 19.
When reached by The Post, Times spokeswoman Danielle Rhoades Ha said, “We are pleased to have reached a preliminary agreement with Guild Tech.”
The week-long strike in November was initiated a day before the presidential election by workers, including software engineers, designers and product managers, amid stalled contract negotiations over wages and job security.
The union said the strike had its intended effect on the Times’ election coverage, which did not include a live needle “at the state or non-presidential level” that measures a candidate’s chances of winning the election in real time.
The Times disputed the claim.
By postal wire
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