Riley Sykes

design systems @patreon, previously systems & product design @nytimes, alumni @risd, gamer

[Riley Sykes @RileyPsyches]

I woke up in a recognized labor union today 😊

[Riley Sykes @RileyPsyches]

We did it Joe

[New York Times Tech Guild @NYTGuildTech]

WE VOTED YES! (THREAD)

We are thrilled to share that our members have voted to ratify our new three-year collective bargaining agreement with @NYtimes… (1/3)

[New York Times Tech Guild @NYTGuildTech]

That wraps up tonight's livestream! Some things we've learned:

1. Union members aren't always great at word searches 🔍

2. @gaufre is a future Overwatch pro 🏆

3. When we fight, we win — both in real life and OW 🔥✊🔥

Thanks to everyone who tuned in! Goodnight!!

[New York Times Tech Guild @NYTGuildTech]

Visiting Port Authority today? Glance across the street for a solidarity surprise, directed straight at CTO Jason Sobel and CEO @meredith_levien!

[New York Times Tech Guild @NYTGuildTech]

I hope they play Hot to Go on the picket line!

[Alison Herman @aherman2006]

so you admit it? you admit that members of the nyt tech guild provide a vital public service at a consequential moment for our country?

[AFL-CIO ✊ @AFLCIO]

It's time to break your Wordle, Connections, and Crossword streak, the @NYTGuildTech is on STRIKE!

We stand with the New York Times tech workers as they fight for a fair and strong contract. Don't play any NYT games today! ✊

[New York Times Tech Guild @NYTGuildTech]

95% of our members voted to strike because we want fair pay, just cause, and flexible remote work, and @nytimes refused to make a deal. Management spin doesn't matter though—worker power does.

[New York Times Tech Guild @NYTGuildTech]

Did you miss our monumental October 30th practice picket? Have no fear — we've compiled some of the best moments into a solidarity-stoking video!

[New York Times Tech Guild @NYTGuildTech]

Yesterday more than 400 of us rallied outside @NYTimes to let management know we want a fair contract with just cause by the Election. It’s up to AG Sulzberger and the masthead to get it done.

Art credit @wuerker / PEN Guild Politico

[New York Times Tech Guild @NYTGuildTech]

One of the most offensive things we've seen from @nytimes during this contract fight is managers trying to discourage our members from striking and even providing a secret way to scab during a strike by feeding code to a contractor remotely. Union busting is disgusting!

[New York Times Tech Guild @NYTGuildTech]

Nearly 750 of our coworkers in the @NYTimes newsroom have signed a pledge supporting us. They are urging AG Sulzberger and execs to bargain NOW…

[New York Times Tech Guild @NYTGuildTech]

But management still insists on an eventual five-day per week Return to Office and an insulting 1% guaranteed general wage increase. We know this is unacceptable and will keep pushing for fair compensation and a reasonable remote and hybrid work policy.

[New York Times Tech Guild @NYTGuildTech]

BARGAINING UPDATE: Thanks to our members’ persistence, @NYTimes management agreed to more time at the table this week. Bargaining requires compromise, and we are doing our part. We are making significant moves and were able to reach 9 TAs in the past 24 hours.

[New York Times Tech Guild @NYTGuildTech]

With 3 weeks to the election, we are eager to make progress at the bargaining table this afternoon.

But we are ready to strike for equitable pay, job security, and remote work protections. Tell @nytimes to come to the table! #ReadyToStrike

https://t.co/yif8JvNjWR

[New York Times Tech Guild @NYTGuildTech]

With just 26 days left until the election, we are extremely concerned that @nytimes management is leading the company down a dangerous path towards a preventable strike. We are ready to bargain, but management's team is still stalling.

[New York Times Tech Guild @NYTGuildTech]

We are here to remind the execs at @nytimes that Election Day coverage doesn't work without us. Stop the stalling, come to the table and bargain so we can get this deal done and avoid a crisis.

[Karli Bonne’ 🇺🇸 @KarluskaP]

Dammmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm

[Riley Sykes @RileyPsyches]

It me!

[New York Times Tech Guild @NYTGuildTech]

We asked NYT tech workers why they are #ReadyToStrike: Riley wants a contract that makes NYT the best place to work in tech!

[New York Times Tech Guild @NYTGuildTech]

After only two hours, we’ve handed out all our flyers! That’s 300+ more people who know what the Times Tech Guild is fighting for, and what NYT management needs to do to avoid a strike! 🔥✊🔥

[New York Times Tech Guild @NYTGuildTech]

Today Hannah Yang, @nytimes Chief Growth Officer, sent out a bargaining “update” to our members, explaining that ‘While this may not be realized, currently, compensation is not and has never been guaranteed for unit members.’