Randy Plavajka

mostly brooklyn

[Niko Stratis @nikostratis]

I don't know, I didn't go to big business school, but i don't think "fire all the best writers we have" is a real good long term plan on the "save newspaper" vision board.

[Randy Plavajka @randymatthw]

@altmsfrizzle damn, steep leans transporting me back to 2015

[tabitha arnold @thetolerantweft]

“Hot Labor Summer,” a rug I made for 2023!

[Randy Plavajka @randymatthw]

@ftsguild Really wonderful news to see this morning; great work as always @ftsguild!

[Insider Union ✊ @InsiderUnion]

We’re so excited to share that our union unanimously voted YES to ratify our contract today!🥳

This contract secures HUGE wins for our union, including a $65k salary minimum, just cause, layoff moratorium through the end of the year, $400,000+ healthcare reimbursements, & more!

[ProPublica Guild @propublicaguild]

Hello. ProPublica has unionized. We are a wall-to-wall union of reporters, editors, business and communications staff across the nation who are dedicated to investigative journalism in the public interest. https://t.co/d9IX81DXmA

[Insider Union ✊ @InsiderUnion]

Last year, @Insider illegally changed our health care without bargaining with us, saddling us with higher costs and worse coverage.

Management insists there’s no problem, even though we’ve shared how it’s taking a toll on our members.

Here are some of their stories: (1/6)

[Randy Plavajka @randymatthw]

solidarity with the wonderful @InsiderUnion as they continue their critical work here! 🤝

[Insider Union ✊ @InsiderUnion]

THIS JUST IN: More than 80% of our members say they’re ready to vote YES to authorize a strike! ✊🔥

More than 230 members have agreed: We’re serious about going on strike if management keeps playing with our colleagues' jobs and our contract.

[Melissa Giannini @melgiannini]

This story has lived in my head, in various iterations, for about 20 years. It covers a lot of ground—early aughts misogyny, toxic fandom, the music industry’s failings when it comes to mental health—plus some killer photos and era-defining music. https://t.co/tV7WA5km3B

[harry @harry]

this is the funniest thing I’ve ever read

[Randy Plavajka @randymatthw]

Full support behind those striking at The New School. They deserve far better and a fair contract is the bare minimum means for the administration to prove they respect their workers, students and everyone associated with the institution.

[Alex Press @alexnpress]

New School students say they’ll occupy the building 24/7 “until the administration resumes pay, full healthcare protection, and retirement benefits to all school employees and until the university reaches a fair contract with part-time faculty.”

[Randy Plavajka @randymatthw]

Solidarity with the New York Times Guild!

[NYTimesGuild @NYTimesGuild]

To our readers: We did not make this decision lightly. We are deeply committed to the success of the @nytimes. We also know that we produce our best work when we feel valued and are treated equitably. Thank you for standing by us today.

[Randy Plavajka @randymatthw]

this season’s hottest accessory is a paper grocery bag from the local hardware store

[Randy Plavajka @randymatthw]

Great news to kick today off with, really proud of all the wonderful folks at @WeArePMWG for their work here.

[Pageant Media Workers' Guild @WeArePMWG]

We can't wait to welcome our new colleagues to @NewsMediaGuild and @newsguild and continue working to secure our first contract! #1u

Full release below:

[Pageant Media Workers' Guild @WeArePMWG]

🥳We are happy to announce that we have settled our ULP charges against our employer, restoring six illegally removed jobs to the unit and safeguarding our guild's jurisdiction.

[Randy Plavajka @randymatthw]

@Bcwieds you just had to be there

[Randy Plavajka @randymatthw]

what business does George RR Martin have being at a bar in BUSHWICK on a Wednesday night?

[Randy Plavajka @randymatthw]

seeing tame impala perform lonerism in its entirety tonight and will be ascending into the most insufferable version of myself from then thereafter