More than 1,000 New York Times Co. employees are preparing to stage a one-day walkout Thursday, escalating a standoff with management over a stalled contract.
A representative of the NewsGuild of New York, which represents the employees, said Wednesday that a walkout was “very likely at this point.” In a tweet, the union asked Times readers to not engage with the company’s platforms Thursday “and stand with us on the digital picket line!”
In a statement, a New York Times spokesperson said the company was “disappointed” that the NewsGuild was threatening to strike.
“We are prepared to ensure the ...
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