The New York Times Tech Guild Approves Strike

The Times Tech Guild—which includes software engineers, product managers, data analysts, and designers at The New York Times—authorized a strike with 95 percent in favor. The Times Tech Guild is part of The NewsGuild of New York (TNG-CWA Local 31003), which represents nearly 6,000 media workers, including two other units at The New York Times.

The timing of the strike authorization vote, just weeks before the presidential election, is no accident. Roughly half of Times Tech Guild members in the bargaining unit work on programs critical to election coverage. Members are leveraging their power to fight for a fair contract that secures the benefits and protections they deserve. Top issues for members include just cause for termination, pay equity, work-life balance, and respect on the job.

“We are sending Times management a strong message with our vote today,” said Kathy Zhang, a Senior Analytics Manager at The New York Times and unit chair of the Tech Guild. “Our work produces incredible value in this company. Our members have earned a fair contract, and we’re ready to do whatever it takes to make sure we get it.”

The Times Tech Guild returned to the bargaining table this week for a three-hour bargaining session where they expect to receive a counterproposal on wages and working hours.