NY Times Tech Workers End Strike Without New Contract

The New York Times Tech Guild, representing over 600 technology employees, has ended its week-long strike without securing a new contract. The strike, which began on November 4, 2024, was initiated due to stalled negotiations over pay and job security. Reuters

The work stoppage coincided with the U.S. presidential election, raising concerns about potential impacts on the Times’ digital operations, including its election coverage tools. Despite these concerns, the publication reported smooth site performance during the election period, attributing it to the preparatory work of the Tech Guild members prior to the strike. The Verge

Kathy Zhang, chair of the Tech Guild unit, stated, “We clearly demonstrated how valuable our work is to The New York Times, especially on election night, and showed that we have the full support of subscribers and allies across the country going forward.” Reuters

A spokesperson for The New York Times expressed the company’s commitment to reaching a fair contract, noting that tech workers are among the highest-paid individual contributors at the company. Reuters

The Tech Guild has been in contract negotiations with The New York Times for over two years. While the strike has concluded, discussions between the union and management are set to continue as both parties seek to resolve outstanding issues. Reuters