Tech Workers at The Washington Post Unionize: A Game-Changer!

BOO-YAH! The tech workers at The Washington Post have just pulled off a monumental victory! In a 171-38 landslide, the Washington Post Tech Guild has officially won its union election, marking a historic moment for over 300 technology workers across engineering, product design, and data roles. This is the first successful organizing effort under Jeff Bezos’ ownership, and it’s a game-changer for the future of media tech workers everywhere!

DO THIS! Support the Washington Post Tech Guild as they fight for equity, inclusion, fair compensation, job security, and just cause protections. With the backing of the Washington Baltimore News Guild, The NewsGuild-CWA, and the Campaign to Organize Digital Employees (CODE-CWA), these tech workers are poised to make a real difference. This is more than just a union; it’s a movement for better working conditions and a voice in the workplace.

THIS IS A NO-BRAINER! The formation of the Washington Post Tech Guild is part of a growing trend of media tech workers organizing for better conditions. Luke Connors, a software engineer, put it best: “Today we win a seat at the table for all tech workers at The Washington Post. Together, our union will secure stronger protections and access to benefits that will help us do our jobs better. The workers in this union will make The Post stronger, guaranteeing this important institution remains resilient for years to come.”

DON’T MISS OUT! The benefits of this unionization effort are clear. Lisa Gusty, another software engineer, highlighted the importance of the relationships built during the organizing process: “The things we accomplished together and the relationships we built while organizing our union are what I am most proud of from my twenty-five years at the Post. Why? Because those efforts will lead to real benefits and protections for more than 300 tech workers.”

STAY AWAY FROM THESE STOCKS! Mike Stemle, a principal architect, expressed his hope for job security: “I have mourned too many colleagues being laid off who were doing good work and were needed by the business. Our union gives me hope that we may be able to achieve some job security at long last.”

THIS IS ON FIRE! Sara Carothers, a product manager, emphasized the sense of community and collective power: “I’m thrilled to be a part of the growing wave of tech workers exercising our right to unionize. We care deeply about our work here, and organizing together has already given us a stronger sense of community among our teams. Now we’ll get to use that collective power to achieve lasting improvements at the Post.”

BOOM! The Washington Post Tech Guild will begin immediately formulating plans and laying the groundwork within the unit to begin bargaining with the company for its first collective bargaining agreement. This is a monumental step forward for tech workers everywhere, and it’s a clear signal that the future of media tech is in the hands of those who build it.

THIS IS A GAME-CHANGER! The unionization of tech workers at The Washington Post is a wake-up call for the industry. It’s a reminder that workers have the power to shape their future and demand better conditions. So, let’s celebrate this victory and support the Washington Post Tech Guild as they continue to fight for a better workplace for all.