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New York Times Tech Workers Go on Strike
The New Your Times ^ | Nov. 4, 2024 | Katie Robertson

Posted on 11/05/2024 11:28:16 AM PST by Salman

The Times Tech Guild, which represents workers like software developers and data analysts at The New York Times, went on strike early Monday, just ahead of the busy Election Day news period.

The two sides negotiated until late Sunday. The sticking points in recent days were whether the workers could get a “just cause” provision in their contract, which means they can be terminated only for misconduct or another such reason; pay increases and pay equity; and return-to-office policies.

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TOPICS: Business/Economy; Constitution/Conservatism; News/Current Events; US: New York
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They warned us, now they are on strike.

Story from the NYT. FWIW the website is still working without the tech workers.

1 posted on 11/05/2024 11:28:16 AM PST by Salman
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To: Salman

OH NOES!!! What will we do if we can’t get the NYT? They are so fair and balanced without bias...


2 posted on 11/05/2024 11:32:36 AM PST by Organic Panic (Democrats. Memories as short as Joe Biden's eyes)
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To: Salman

They’ve been frantically posting anti-Trump propaganda lately.

Maybe it’s the “Trump Curse”?


3 posted on 11/05/2024 11:37:14 AM PST by left that other site (Ask Not What The Left is Doing. Ask What They Are Accusing YOU of Doing.)
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To: Salman

software developers and data analysts
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Why would the NYT have a staff doing this instead of outsourcing?


4 posted on 11/05/2024 11:46:29 AM PST by monkeyshine (live and let live is dead)
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To: monkeyshine

Especially if they want to work remotely!


5 posted on 11/05/2024 11:47:17 AM PST by monkeyshine (live and let live is dead)
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To: Salman

Will anyone even notice?


6 posted on 11/05/2024 11:48:13 AM PST by Professional Engineer (Looks like I'll have to buy the White Album again.)
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To: Salman
... software developers and data analysts ...

Two job descriptions ripe for outsourcing, I suspect.
Neither one requires an actual presence on site. You could do it from India just as well as NYC.

7 posted on 11/05/2024 11:52:43 AM PST by ZOOKER
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Good that should cut down on Post Election lies and disinformation from the old and Grey lady.
8 posted on 11/05/2024 11:53:14 AM PST by Robert357
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To: Salman

Will they be forced to use 2020 election updates on their site instead of today’s?


9 posted on 11/05/2024 12:00:10 PM PST by VanShuyten ("...that all the donkeys were dead. I know nothing as to the fate of the less valuable animals)
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To: monkeyshine

Control of content.


10 posted on 11/05/2024 12:19:38 PM PST by Resolute Conservative
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