The Times Tech Guild Ends Weeklong Strike

The Times Tech Guild, representing over 600 technology professionals at The New York Times, announced on Monday that it has concluded its weeklong strike, despite not reaching a contractual agreement. The strike, which commenced on November 4, saw union members consistently picketing outside the newspaper’s Manhattan headquarters. This strategic action was timed to coincide with Election Day, a period typically marked by heightened readership interest.

Workers from the Times Tech Guild, which includes a diverse range of roles such as software developers, designers, and data analysts, are set to return to their positions on Tuesday. Kathy Zhang, the unit chair of the union and a senior analytics manager at The Times, expressed that the strike demonstrated strong support from subscribers and allies nationwide. She emphasized the union’s commitment to continue advocating for a fair contract.

Danielle Rhoades Ha, a spokeswoman for The Times, remarked, “We look forward to continuing to work with the Tech Guild to reach a fair contract that acknowledges their position as some of the highest-paid individual contributors within the company, while reiterating that journalism remains our top priority.”

The primary issues hindering progress in the contract negotiations have revolved around demands for pay increases, pay equity, and the inclusion of a “just cause” provision. This provision would ensure that workers could only be terminated for misconduct or similar reasons, offering them greater job security.