. management came to the table empty-handed Wednesday, and, a couple of hours after we broke for a caucus, they told us they would not be providing any of the 20+ counterproposals we’re waiting on, aborting a bargaining session that was scheduled to last a full day.
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. and management said they “heard” our members’ testimonials about the need for fairer wages, but the company’s untenable proposals, unpreparedness, and unwillingness to bargain in good faith show disrespect for us as workers. We won’t let this stand.
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Our next bargaining session is scheduled for Feb. 9, but we’ve told management that we expect a makeup session sooner. We will win fair wages for our members and a fair contract, even if management insists on doing things the hard way.
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What if anything are you asking subscribers to do to help your efforts?
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. management demonstrates behavior #Unions often face after winning the right to bargain. Biggest challenge is often the first contract. Let readers know how we can help, show #solidarity.
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Point us toward the strike fund and let us know how we can help.
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You realIze they’re not just going at it on their own, right? The New Yorker Union is a local shop w/ . In addition to the Guild’s support, there are 3,000 other unionized journalists and news workers in New York doing whatever we can to help!
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