Onion Inc Union

Writers Guild of America East @wgaeast.bsky.social [ View ] Jan 19, 2024 at 17:48 UTC

Stand in solidarity with @onionunion.bsky.social by sending a letter directly to G/O Media CEO Jim Spanfeller! wgaea.st/Onion-ReadyToStrike

Friendly reminder: 97% of the of the Onion Union bargaining unit has declared they're ready to strike if a fair contract isn't reached by January 31.

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Onion Inc Union @onionunion.bsky.social [ View ] Jan 18, 2024 at 20:41 UTC

The Onion applauds its owner, G/O Media, for its many savvy business decisions that have driven away all but our most loyal readers. We prefer an audience faithful enough to go through hell and back to access our reportage.

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Onion Inc Union @onionunion.bsky.social [ View ] Jan 17, 2024 at 18:04 UTC

🚨🚨🚨 There are exactly 2 weeks until our contract expires 🚨🚨🚨

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Onion Inc Union @onionunion.bsky.social [ View ] Jan 16, 2024 at 19:42 UTC

The Onion applauds its parent company, G/O Media, for its targeted termination of the many irksome editors who impede perpetual content churn with their insistence upon fact-checking and copyediting.

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Onion Inc Union @onionunion.bsky.social [ View ] Jan 12, 2024 at 16:34 UTC

Yesterday, our union delivered a strike pledge signed by over 97% of our unit to management. We are prepared to fight for the contract we deserve!

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Onion Inc Union @onionunion.bsky.social [ View ] Jan 11, 2024 at 22:06 UTC

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Onion Inc Union @onionunion.bsky.social [ View ] Jan 11, 2024 at 22:04 UTC

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Onion Inc Union @onionunion.bsky.social [ View ] Jan 11, 2024 at 22:04 UTC

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Onion Inc Union @onionunion.bsky.social [ View ] Jan 11, 2024 at 22:01 UTC

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Onion Inc Union @onionunion.bsky.social [ View ] Jan 11, 2024 at 22:01 UTC

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Onion Inc Union @onionunion.bsky.social [ View ] Jan 11, 2024 at 22:00 UTC

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Onion Inc Union @onionunion.bsky.social [ View ] Jan 11, 2024 at 21:59 UTC

The Onion has long reported on the many valuable contributions of CEOs within their respective industries. As we bargain for a new contract, we can't help but be reminded of the many great CEOs who have led the way with their cruelty, greed, and bloodlust.

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Onion Inc Union @onionunion.bsky.social [ View ] Jan 10, 2024 at 18:09 UTC

Jim Spanfeller beautified The Onion office today by arranging for the removal of putrid pro-union signs that had previously desecrated the walls. Offices should be blank, windowless, and ideally crumbling to remind employees that they are trapped in a tomb of management's making.

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Onion Inc Union @onionunion.bsky.social [ View ] Jan 09, 2024 at 21:24 UTC

The Onion applauds G/O Media for its commitment to the timeless American ideals of hard work, ceaseless production, perpetually rising output expectations, and static pay rates that lag behind cost of living—the very foundations our country was built on.

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Onion Inc Union @onionunion.bsky.social [ View ] Jan 08, 2024 at 18:37 UTC

The Onion demands fewer rights and urges G/O Media to replace The Onion's workforce entirely with artificial intelligence. AI is a gorgeous efficiency tool that should replace human workers in all sectors, not just digital media.

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Onion Inc Union @onionunion.bsky.social [ View ] Jan 05, 2024 at 19:12 UTC

The Onion would like to congratulate its owner, G/O Media, for standing firm in its return-to-office mandate, as we can think of nowhere more conducive to best-in-class thought leadership than a fluorescent-lit room populated with the abandoned desks of terminated colleagues.

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Onion Inc Union @onionunion.bsky.social [ View ] Jan 03, 2024 at 19:50 UTC

There are 28 days left until our contract expires. ReSkeet to let G/O Media know you support The Onion Union and its right to a fair contract! ✊✊

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Onion Inc Union @onionunion.bsky.social [ View ] Jan 02, 2024 at 18:53 UTC

It's impossible to foster a creative and successful media company if AI content mush is valued over the skills of talented writers, editors, and artists. This is why we're fighting for a fair contract. RT to show your support! ✊

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Onion Inc Union @onionunion.bsky.social [ View ] Dec 31, 2023 at 20:28 UTC

Only 1 month left until our union contract expires! We'd love to start the new year with optimism and not worry about issues like whether our roles will be replaced by AI in 2024.

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Onion Inc Union @onionunion.bsky.social [ View ] Dec 30, 2023 at 19:06 UTC

Fun fact: G/O Media has repeatedly told newly hired employees that the company is not allowed to offer a salary above the union's contract-mandated minimum for each role. This is absolutely untrue, but it sure is a great way for G/O to keep new hire costs down!

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Onion Inc Union @onionunion.bsky.social [ View ] Dec 30, 2023 at 05:25 UTC

There are 33 days left until our contract expires. That's exactly how many members are in The Onion Union! Do you know how many members we had when we formed our union in 2018? More than 80. Thanks, G/O Media :)

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Onion Inc Union @onionunion.bsky.social [ View ] Dec 28, 2023 at 21:45 UTC

We stand with Great Hill Partners and other extractive private equity firms in their quest to scrap The Onion for parts.

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Onion Inc Union @onionunion.bsky.social [ View ] Dec 27, 2023 at 16:34 UTC

36 days left until our contract expires. Fun fact: 3 of The Onion Union's chairs have been laid off within the past year. Pretty interesting!

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Onion Inc Union @onionunion.bsky.social [ View ] Dec 22, 2023 at 19:53 UTC

There are 40 days until our contract expires. Fun fact: We've had 3 rounds of layoffs since being purchased by G/O Media, two of them this year. Each one has certainly highlighted the importance of a strong contract!

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Onion Inc Union @onionunion.bsky.social [ View ] Dec 21, 2023 at 19:55 UTC

The Onion Union applauds G/O Media's multiple attempts to erode their workers' rights. Content is nothing without great management to take credit!

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Onion Inc Union @onionunion.bsky.social [ View ] Dec 20, 2023 at 20:37 UTC

There are 42 days until our contract expires. Fun fact: Our salaries are way behind industry standard and the salaries at our sister sites at GMG. Looking forward to presenting our economic demands at bargaining!

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Onion Inc Union @onionunion.bsky.social [ View ] Dec 15, 2023 at 17:59 UTC

Yesterday, G/O media management left bargaining several hours earlier than expected and went back to NYC. We thought we'd surprise them back at their office with a little treat!

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Onion Inc Union @onionunion.bsky.social [ View ] Dec 14, 2023 at 21:33 UTC

Just finished this week's stretch of bargaining. We weren't expecting to have to fight tooth and nail for basic things like not being replaced by AI and remaining protected from online harassment. Please share and tag GO Media to show your support!

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