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Hearst Magazines Media Union @hearstunion.bsky.social · 23/02/2026

We ratified our second collective bargaining agreement with Hearst Magazines with 98% approval! This contract is a step forward, but we know the work doesn’t end here. We look forward to continuing to improve our workplace with union protections.

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Hearst Magazines Media Union @hearstunion.bsky.social · 06/02/2026

These member testimonials make clear what’s at stake. After a disappointing last session at the bargaining table, we hope they show up to our final bargaining session ready to seriously engage and deliver a fair contract. ✊

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Hearst Magazines Media Union @hearstunion.bsky.social · 04/02/2026

It’s our final day at the bargaining table! Here are more words from our members on why they signed the strike pledge. These quotes continue to underscore why we’re working so hard for the contract that we deserve. Time is running out, last chance for Hearst to show up today with fair proposals! ✊

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Hearst Magazines Media Union @hearstunion.bsky.social · 02/02/2026

These quotes reflect why 85% of our unit signed the strike pledge: respect for our labor, fair pay, and a contract that honors the people and creativity behind these brands. Our contract is officially expired, and we’re ready for Hearst to show up this week prepared to negotiate a fair deal. ✊

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Hearst Magazines Media Union @hearstunion.bsky.social · 30/01/2026

Our contract expires TOMORROW. While 85% of members signed pledging their willingness to strike, we accepted 3 additional dates at the bargaining table to give Hearst ONE last chance to negotiate fairly. ⏰

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Hearst Magazines Media Union @hearstunion.bsky.social · 28/01/2026

Associate health and fitness editor Kristine Kearns has a message for Hearst management: let’s bargain in good faith, and make everyone’s lives better by securing a contract that supports good health and happiness. THREE DAYS LEFT until our contract expires!

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Hearst Magazines Media Union @hearstunion.bsky.social · 28/01/2026

We, the undersigned members of the Hearst Union, will not accept a contract that does not adequately address issues such as compensation, work from home flexibility, and AI protections with binding guarantees. Should we not receive such a contract, we are prepared to strike.

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Hearst Magazines Media Union @hearstunion.bsky.social · 27/01/2026

Please take a moment to send a letter to Hearst Magazines executives urging them to agree to a fair contract before the current agreement expires on January 31st! ✊ 4 DAYS LEFT

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Hearst Magazines Media Union @hearstunion.bsky.social · 26/01/2026

Workers all over the country are feeling the impacts of inflation, artificial intelligence, and returning to the office. Let’s sign a contract that shows other media companies that we can be a family, no matter where we are in the world. ✊ FIVE days until contract expiration!

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Hearst Magazines Media Union @hearstunion.bsky.social · 23/01/2026

Loving your job shouldn’t come at the expense of fair pay or a healthy work-life balance. Let’s stand up for a contract that respects the people who do this work every day. ✊ 8 DAYS LEFT until our contract expires!

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Hearst Magazines Media Union @hearstunion.bsky.social · 23/01/2026

Amanda Furrer has dedicated her career to running, and while her passions are clear, she feels like her worth at Hearst is not. Without clear paths for promotions in an ever-inflating economy, all we ask is for management to bargain in good faith. 9 DAYS LEFT until our contract expires! ✊

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Hearst Magazines Media Union @hearstunion.bsky.social · 21/01/2026

News editor Theo Kahler is standing for a fair contract. We have 10 days before our contract expires and we hope Hearst management shows up in good faith to the bargaining table. We demand respect and ask for basic policies that better the lives of all employees.

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Hearst Magazines Media Union @hearstunion.bsky.social · 15/01/2026

This is our Pattern of Demands, built by union members across teams and locations. It’s our shared vision for fair pay, flexibility, protections, and security at work. ✊

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Hearst Magazines Media Union @hearstunion.bsky.social · 25/12/2025

With the holidays in full swing, we’re sharing our wish list: fair compensation, AI protections, work-life balance, better benefits, and layoff protections. We’ll need solidarity from both the public and our fellow union members to make it happen. Happy holidays, from the Hearst Union! ❤️

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Hearst Magazines Media Union @hearstunion.bsky.social · 29/11/2025

Our Hearst Union members work tirelessly to compile the best Black Friday and Cyber Monday discounts. As we prepare for our first day of bargaining on December 8, we know the best deal is one that respects and values workers.

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Hearst Magazines Media Union @hearstunion.bsky.social · 10/11/2025

Our NYC teams flooded the floors of Hearst Tower with @wgaeast.bsky.social shirts! While we each bring unique perspectives to work (our strength!) the matching ‘fits are a reminder of the power we wield when we unite to improve our workplace. When things get tough, we’ll always stand together. #1u

A picture of the Cosmopolitan team wearing black and red Writers Guild of America East shirts.

A picture of the Esquire, Good Housekeeping, Prevention, and Woman's Day teams wearing black and red Writers Guild of America East shirts.

A picture of the Best Products, Enthusiast Group and Hearst Books teams wearing black and red Writers Guild of America East shirts.

A picture of the Delish and House Beautiful teams wearing black and red Writers Guild of America East shirts.

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Hearst Magazines Media Union @hearstunion.bsky.social · 23/10/2025

When we show up for each other, we all win! Our Weingarten rights give us access to a union representative in disciplinary meetings, helping create a more supportive and transparent workplace.

“Together, we now have a right to a union representative in disciplinary meetings via our Weingarten rights.”

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Hearst Magazines Media Union @hearstunion.bsky.social · 22/10/2025

Creating fair, transparent processes matters. Thanks to our union, employees now have clear pathways to file grievances (a formal complaint filed against the employer alleging a union contract violation) with the backing and support we all deserve. Another step toward a more equitable workplace!

“Together, we now have pathways for employees to file grievances with the backing and support of their union.”

Creating fair, transparent processes matters. Thanks to our union, employees now have clear pathways to file grievances (a formal complaint filed against the employer alleging a union contract violation) with the backing and support we all deserve. Another step toward a more equitable workplace!

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Hearst Magazines Media Union @hearstunion.bsky.social · 20/10/2025

In the tumultuous media industry, guaranteed severance is a necessary security. Our first contract ensures laid-off employees get at least 4 weeks of severance because when companies cut jobs, stability and respect should be guaranteed.

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Hearst Magazines Media Union @hearstunion.bsky.social · 17/10/2025

After many of our members went years(!) without any raises, we were proud to win guaranteed annual increases in our 2023 contract. Now, we’re aiming for annual salary increases that exceed the rate of inflation, providing us the means for the healthy and fulfilling lives we deserve.

In our last contract, we won guaranteed annual wage increases to protect against salary freezes.

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Hearst Magazines Media Union @hearstunion.bsky.social · 16/10/2025

Raising starting salaries in our 2023 contract was a huge win. As the cost of living continues to rise, we’re ready to keep building on that progress. Everyone deserves pay that keeps pace with life!

“In our last contract, we raised our lowest salaries from $45k to $60k*. *for NY/CA, non NY/CA: $55,800”

Raising starting salaries in our 2023 contract was a huge win. As the cost of living continues to rise, we’re ready to keep building on that progress. Everyone deserves pay that keeps pace with life!

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Hearst Magazines Media Union @hearstunion.bsky.social · 14/10/2025

We’re still so proud of the first contract we ratified in 2023 after three long years of bargaining with Hearst. Now, the Hearst Magazines Media Union is stronger than ever and ready to return to the bargaining table to win more for our 500+ members. Stay tuned for updates!

“Welcome back! We’re getting ready to bargain a new contract” We’re still so proud of the first contract we ratified in 2023 after three long years of bargaining with Hearst. Now, the Hearst Magazines Media Union is stronger than ever and ready to return to the bargaining table to win more for our 500+ members. Stay tuned for updates!

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Hearst Magazines Media Union @hearstunion.bsky.social · 13/06/2025

Not only do strikes work—impending strike threats do as well!!! Congrats to @voxmediaunion.bsky.social on their new contract!!!!

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Writers Guild of America East @wgaeast.bsky.social · 13/06/2025

BREAKING: The @voxmediaunion.bsky.social reached a tentative agreement with management on a new 3-year collective bargaining agreement! The 250-member unit will vote to ratify the contract in the coming days. As a deal has now been reached, there will not be any pickets outside Vox Media’s office.

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STRIKE AVERTED: TENTATIVE AGREEMENT REACHED!

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makena kelly @makenakelly.bsky.social · 12/06/2025

three years ago, Vox Media reached an agreement with its union securing one of the *strongest* contracts in digital media. and now they won't budge on basic protections? shame on management. solidarity with my vox media union pals!!!! i hear they're ready to strike!!!

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Writers Guild of America East @wgaeast.bsky.social · 12/06/2025

We have so far been unable to reach a deal with Vox Media that includes fair pay, AI protections, competitive benefits, improved severance and layoff procedures. Should we not reach a fair contract tonight, our 250-member @VoxMediaUnion.bsky.social has overwhelmingly authorized a strike. ⏰ @vox.com

"OUR UNION IS FULLY READY TO SUPPORT THE VOX MEDIA UNION SHOULD THEY BE FORCED TO STRIKE BECAUSE MANAGEMENT REFUSES AN AGREEMENT THAT MEETS THEIR VERY REASONABLE DEMANDS."
- WGAE PRESIDENT LISA TAKEUCHI CULLEN

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Mark Schofield @markschofield.bsky.social · 12/06/2025

Every little bit helps.

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Ursa Em Wright @ursagets.excessively.gay · 11/06/2025

@voxmediaunion.bsky.social is READY TO STRIKE

A white non binary person with short hair and clear glasses is holding a sign that reads "ready to STRIKE ...or you could give us a fair contract. These are the only choices."

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Kevin Cortez @kevincortez.huffpost.com · 11/06/2025

@voxmediaunion.bsky.social's contract expires this Friday. You can show support by sending a letter to Jim Bankoff (not to be confused with the famous herb, Jim Spanfeller) and various Vox board members to urge them to agree to fair contract pronto. actionnetwork.org/letters/help...

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Help union members at Vox Media win a fair contract

Writers Guild of America East members at Vox Media are bargaining for a new union contract before their current CBA expires at 11:59 pm ET on June 12. Our proposed terms are fair, reasonable, and foc...

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Kevin Cortez @kevincortez.huffpost.com · 11/06/2025

Lots of awful things happening this week, but I'm still rooting for @voxmediaunion.bsky.social to secure a fair contract! Their win helps establish industry standard practices (basic job protections against AI, higher salary floors, layoff policies, etc.), and ensures a brighter future in media.

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Amy McCarthy @aemccarthy.bsky.social · 11/06/2025

it’s sign-making day for the @voxmediaunion.bsky.social. There’s two days left in our contract, and we’re ready to strike if management isn’t willing to agree to a fair deal.

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Vox Media Union @voxmediaunion.bsky.social · 11/06/2025

thank you so much to @adamconover.net for showing up for us today and reminding Vox Media management the importance of HUMAN labor

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Alex Cranz @cranz.bsky.social · 11/06/2025

This is an incredible crew of folks fighting to enshrine crucial protections in their union contract. That contract will be looked to by many other unions and companies as they navigate this world that is so deeply hostile to the journalism and the truth. Give them your support!

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Mia Sato @miasato.bsky.social · 11/06/2025

Do you like my picket sign 🤭 @voxmediaunion.bsky.social

A photo of me holding a writers guide on strike sign, reading “AI CANT DO MY JOB.. BUT MAYBE IT COULD DO A CEO’s”

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Kevin Cortez @kevincortez.huffpost.com · 10/06/2025

Strikes work.

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AFL-CIO @aflcio.org · 08/06/2025

The AFL-CIO Sports Council unions and all of America’s labor movement stand in solidarity with @wgaeast.bsky.social members at SB Nation and Vox Media as they fight for a strong contract with fair pay, strong benefits, AI protections and job security ✊

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Vox Media Union @voxmediaunion.bsky.social · 10/06/2025

ONLY THREE DAYS are left before @voxmediaunion’s contract expires and we’re STILL WAITING for a fair contract with salaries that reflect inflation, proposals to not replace us with AI, and include the Dodo in our union. @voxmedia, stop dragging your feet and bargain with us in good faith.

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Vox Media Union @voxmediaunion.bsky.social · 10/06/2025

Clock's ticking with three days left in our union contract. We started our day with some Vox Media Union solidarity courtesy of Chris Gethard, Greg Iwinski, and @wgaeast.bsky.social across the table from Vox management today!

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Ryan @ryansimmons.bsky.social · 02/05/2025

Positively infuriating we have to keep doing this for our colleagues, but if you're down to contribute to mutual aid for Polygon staffers, here's the link: gofund.me/df9eccb1

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Donate to Support Polygon Workers and the Vox Media Union, organized by Ashok Selvam

On Thursday, May 1, Vox Media announced the sale of beloved video game s… Ashok Selvam needs your support for Support Polygon Workers and the Vox Media Union

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HuffPost Union @huffpostunion.bsky.social · 11/02/2025

solidarity with co-workers brings me joy www.gofundme.com/f/stand-with...

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New York Mag Union @nymagunion.bsky.social · 30/01/2025

If you love @NYMag and the work that @nymagunion.bsky.social does to make it, join our friends like Julia Fox, Anna Delvey & John Early and add your name to our pledge to support us in the event of a walkout: nymagunion.org/reader-pledge

Don't be lowbrow despicable. Stand with the New York Union by refusing to cross the digital picket line.

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Angelica Jade Bastién @angelicabastien.bsky.social · 30/01/2025

It’s getting real y’all. 97% of New York Magazine Union members just signed a pledge to walk out of work if we don’t get a fair contract from Vox Media. If you love @nymag.com and the work we do, sign our solidarity pledge to support us in the event of a walkout: nymagunion.org/reader-pledge

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READER PLEDGE — New York Mag Union

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Vox Media Union @voxmediaunion.bsky.social · 10/01/2025

In light of yesterday's layoffs at Vox.com, the Vox Media Union is still raising cash to benefit all workers laid off by Vox Media in December and January. Please toss these folks a couple of bucks if you're able. www.gofundme.com/f/stand-with...

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Donate to Stand with the Vox Media Union and Thrillist Union, organized by Ashok Selvam

On Thursday, December 5, nearly 40 members of the Vox Media Union, Thr… Ashok Selvam needs your support for Stand with the Vox Media Union and Thrillist Union

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Writers Guild of America East @wgaeast.bsky.social · 12/12/2024

We're proud of the union contracts we’ve won in film, television, news, podcasts and online media. In the name of transparency, we put all our contracts online. Find your WGAE contract or explore what others in your industry have won here: www.wgaeast.org/guild-contracts #UnionStrong

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Guild Contracts | Writers Guild of America East

The Guild negotiates two-, three-, or four-year contracts with companies that employ WGAE members.

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James Brady @james.fail · 06/12/2024

Gutted by more layoffs in this industry. I once barely scraped by thanks to one of these funds after being laid off by Vox. I've donated to a few of these now and I sure wish it wasn't this way. Give if you can. gofund.me/158560c8

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Donate to Stand with the Vox Media Union and Thrillist Union, organized by Ashok Selvam

On Thursday, December 5, nearly 40 members of the Vox Media Union, Thr… Ashok Selvam needs your support for Stand with the Vox Media Union and Thrillist Union

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Riley MacLeod @rcmacleod.bsky.social · 06/12/2024

"Eater is reorganizing its cities coverage into a regional model in an effort to most efficiently serve the needs of its audience, according to Bankoff." Wait, how exactly does that serve the audience? Do they assume I... travel out of state to eat? www.adweek.com/media/vox-me...

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Vox Media Announces Layoffs, Reorgs Its Lifestyle Properties

The changes will primarily affect Thrillist, PS, and Eater

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