The Wirecutter Deals: A Major Milestone for Editorial Workers

In a significant victory for editorial workers, Wirecutter and The NewsGuild of New York have reached a deal on the site's first collective bargaining agreement. This milestone comes after months of negotiations and a successful strike by Wirecutter staff during Black Friday through Cyber Monday.

The new contract includes immediate average wage increases of approximately $5,000, with the lowest paid members receiving an 18% raise. These gains are a testament to the union's commitment to fighting for fair and equitable wages and benefits that match the value brought to Wirecutter and The New York Times.

For two years, the Wirecutter Union has organized and advocated for improvements to working conditions, policies, and compensation. 'We fought for wages and benefits that match the value we bring to Wirecutter and the New York Times, we fought for policies that are fair and equitable, and for improvements to our working conditions that allow us to find and retain the most talented journalists,' said Nick Guy, Senior Staff Writer.

The strike during Black Friday through Cyber Monday was a crucial moment in the negotiations. Despite being one of Wirecutter's busiest times of the year, the editorial workers stood united, demonstrating their dedication to securing a better contract. 'I couldn't be prouder to stand alongside my coworkers as we ratify this contract,' said a union representative.

The Wirecutter Union represents editorial workers at the popular product review site and is part of The NewsGuild of New York. This historic agreement marks an important milestone for the union and sets a new standard for fair labor practices in the industry.

With the deal now in place, Wirecutter's editorial workers can look forward to improved wages, benefits, and working conditions. The success of this contract serves as a beacon of hope for other unions fighting for similar rights and recognition in their own industries.

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