New York Times Tech Guild goes on strike ahead of Election Day

Why this is important

Nearly 1,100 tech workers at the New York Times have walked off the job in protest of the company’s proposed contract terms, including pay increases, healthcare benefits and working conditions. The strike comes as the country prepares for the midterm elections on Tuesday, and the Times’ tech workers say the timing is intentional.

“We are striking because we are tired of being underpaid and overworked,” the NewsGuild of New York, which represents the tech workers, said in a statement. “We are striking because we want a fair contract that reflects our value to the company.”

The strike is the latest in a wave of labor actions by tech workers at major media companies, including Vox Media, G/O Media and Vice Media.

Key details

• The New York Times Tech Guild is a union representing about 1,100 tech workers at the New York Times.
• The workers are striking over pay increases, healthcare benefits and working conditions.
• The strike comes as the country prepares for the midterm elections on Tuesday.
• The Times’ tech workers say the timing of the strike is intentional.

What’s next

The strike is expected to continue until the Times and the union reach an agreement on a new contract.

The strike is likely to have a significant impact on the Times’ operations, as the tech workers are responsible for maintaining the company’s website and other digital platforms.

The strike is also likely to put pressure on other major media companies to improve their working conditions for tech workers.