New York Times Staffers Protest 175th Anniversary Gala Over AI, Health Care Contract Disputes
"We’re here to remind the execs throwing this big bash that we are a crucial part of the company’s success and they should commit today to agreeing to a fair contract," Times Guild unit chair Jim Luttrell says The post New York Times Staffers Protest 175th Anniversary Gala Over AI, Health Care Contract Disputes appeared first on TheWrap .
Unionized New York Times employees protested outside the company’s 175th anniversary gala, using the event to pressure management over health care costs and artificial intelligence concerns. The Times Guild members distributed fliers to arriving guests and displayed messages on a digital billboard truck near the venue. Jim Luttrell, a Times Guild unit chair, urged executives to commit to a fair contract during the gala.
The union, representing over 1,500 journalists, business employees, and other workers, has been bargaining with management since January. Health care costs and the company’s proposed guardrails for AI usage are the main points of contention. Management wants employees to contribute more to a self-funded health benefit fund, while the union demands human involvement in AI tools.
The Times spokesperson said the company is committed to reaching a fair contract but negotiations occur at the negotiating table.
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