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@GimletUnion

4 years

3AM WE HAVE A DEAL!!!

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@GimletUnion

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If you’d like to support Gimlet Union and our work, and help make the podcasting industry better for everyone, including POC - a thread!

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Gimlet Union

@GimletUnion

6 years

We, the production staff of @Gimletmedia , are unionizing with the @WGAEast . Here’s why:

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@GimletUnion

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We asked @Gimletmedia for voluntary recognition two weeks ago. Last week, Gimlet effectively declined voluntary recognition. Instead, Gimlet’s lawyer came back with a surprisingly aggressive counter-proposal.

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@GimletUnion

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Bargaining began Aug '19. The goal? A more equitable workplace. About a yr passed. We got nowhere on the big stuff. Then we sent this petition after a 3rd-party review of Gimlet culture. Silence. Then defensiveness. Over the last month, some recent moves but we're still waiting.

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@GimletUnion

4 years

What can you do? Retweet us, tell people to follow us, and let @Spotify know how much the shows we make mean to you. Also, follow the other #unionsatspotify : @RingerUnion @ParcastUnion

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@GimletUnion

6 years

Will you stand with us? Ask @gimletmedia , @abexlumberg , and @mlieber to stop trying to divide our union and voluntarily recognize us now! #givemeastronggimlet #1u

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@GimletUnion

2 years

Our and @ParcastUnion 's statement on yesterday's layoffs at @Spotify @Gimletmedia @ParcastNetwork

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@GimletUnion

5 years

Hey everyone, ICYMI: Gimlet officially recognized our union! 🎉🎉🎉 Thank you all for your continued support! We're excited to begin the collective bargaining process. ✊ #1u

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@GimletUnion

4 years

Power concedes nothing without a demand. Unions help bring democracy to the workplace. If you're thinking about unionizing your workplace, know there are many behind you. Unions give workers a voice over their job conditions and their lives.

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@GimletUnion

4 years

12 hours later we're still at the table fighting for a fair contract🙌

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@GimletUnion

4 years

It feels important to say too that there are several dedicated union members on the team of Reply All. We stand with them and are grateful they have stood by us.

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@GimletUnion

4 years

We’re back at the bargaining table today and we want a deal by March 11th! We want serious proposals from @Gimletmedia management @spotify - not more red lines. We’re still waiting on plenty.

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@GimletUnion

4 years

In solidarity with our Spotify colleagues, @gimletunion is participating in a two-hour work stoppage. We’re joining @ringerunion and @parcastunion in a Twitch stream at 1:00PM EST at . To ask questions or express solidarity, use the hashtag #unionsatspotify

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Gimlet Union

@GimletUnion

4 years

Hi, @eldsjal . Let’s chat. The Gimlet Union has been bargaining a fair and equitable contract since August of last year. Even given the extraordinary circumstances of 2020, this is an incredibly long period for bargaining our initial contract.

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Gimlet Union

@GimletUnion

5 years

Today on RiseUp... we reaffirmed our support for unionizing by voting Union Yes! We now have a recognized union ✊🏻✊🏼✊🏽 ✊🏾✊🏿 Thank you so much to all of our listeners, #1u and @WGAEast siblings who supported us during our campaign – solidarity matters. #GiveMeAStrongGimlet

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@GimletUnion

4 years

We have been bargaining for a contract for more than 1 1/2 years. We have had some promising bargaining sessions in the last month but are still fighting for guaranteed salary increases, proposals around diversity & inclusion, IP & derivative works and more.

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@GimletUnion

4 years

Our struggle to become a union 3 years ago is getting new attention after @eeddings thread describing his horrible experience in that fight and at Gimlet overall. Eric is right - it was an infinitely hard fight and unfortunately, it's not over.

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@GimletUnion

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This means pay, diversity and inclusion, editorial standards, benefits, etc. They raise the floor for everyone from the minute they enter a company. We want to ensure a different experience for up-and-coming podcasters and beyond.

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@GimletUnion

6 years

Throughout this process, we have engaged with leadership in good faith. We are asking @Gimletmedia to either grant our union voluntary recognition or allow the entire proposed membership to participate in a revote.

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@GimletUnion

6 years

We think this is unfair. If @Gimletmedia 's leadership isn’t going to recognize us voluntarily, and insist on a revote, EVERYONE should get to vote.

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@GimletUnion

4 years

GO GET EM @RINGERUNION

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@GimletUnion

4 years

Alexa play solidarity forever

Ringer Union

@RingerUnion

4 years

WE HAVE A DEAL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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@GimletUnion

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We’re back at the table and we want a deal TODAY. We're still fighting for derivative works, fair salary minimums, and across the board raises. Let @spotify know you support the #unionsatspotify and a fair and equitable union contract.

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@GimletUnion

4 years

Good morning. We are bargaining this morning with Spotify to try and negotiate a fair and equitable contract that addresses paths to promotions, diversity, fair salary minimums and more. Our colleagues at @ParcastUnion have their first bargaining session this after noon.

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@GimletUnion

6 years

The company is trying to unilaterally cut 30 people from our proposed unit. Additionally, @Gimletmedia ’s leadership is demanding a revote, but the 30 people who were cut would not be able to vote.

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@GimletUnion

4 years

“All three podcast content companies that were acquired by Spotify since early 2019 — Gimlet, Parcast, and The Ringer... issued a joint statement pushing the Swedish audio streaming platform to engage them in ‘prompt and good-faith’ contract negotiations.”

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@GimletUnion

7 months

WE HAVE A DEAL!!!! Through the hard work and tenacity of our members we have reached a tentative agreement with @Spotify that now goes to our full unit for a ratification vote. We can’t wait to share what we’ve won! Thank you for all your support! ✊

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@GimletUnion

6 years

Do you like @Gimletmedia podcasts? If so, it’s probably because of the hard work of its employees. Those employees are asking for management to recognize our union, so that we can focus on creating the podcasts our listeners love!

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@GimletUnion

4 years

We're back at the table tomorrow to try and negotiate a fair and equitable contract that addresses paths to promotions, diversity, fair salary minimums and more. #unionsatspotify

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@GimletUnion

1 year

Yesterday @Spotify announced that Gimlet and Parcast no longer exist. Here is our joint statement with @ParcastUnion . Full text threaded below: 🧵

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@GimletUnion

4 years

We want a deal in 4 DAYS. Last week, management agreed to eliminate post-employment non-competes for positions making under a certain salary. Here’s why this matters:

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@GimletUnion

4 years

@Spotify sent employees a pouch of knick knacks to help us gradually transition back to working in the office. Which is nice, but we’d prefer good faith bargaining on compensation, pathways to promotion, and a stake in the IP we create.

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@GimletUnion

4 years

We want a deal in 6 days. We’re still waiting on fair salary minimums and guaranteed annual increases. Here’s why this matters:

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@GimletUnion

4 years

Our unit joined us in bargaining on Monday to hear management’s proposals. Three days later, we still haven’t received a counter on across the board increases. Where is it @spotify ?

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@GimletUnion

4 years

Can we get some love for our colleagues at The Ringer just trying to get a fair contract? Tweet at @ringerunion some love and support right now as they’ve been trying to negotiate a contract for like 15 hours now. Good vibes only please.

Ringer Union

@RingerUnion

4 years

12 hours on zoom and counting

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@GimletUnion

1 year

Our hearts are breaking for all our union members and colleagues @Gimletmedia who are losing jobs today. You are all incredibly talented and deserve so much better.💔

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@GimletUnion

4 years

We want a deal in 5 days with clear pathways to improve the situation for underrepresented groups at @Gimletmedia . We’re waiting on:

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@GimletUnion

4 years

We're back at the bargaining table today and we want a deal in 3 DAYS. We’re still fighting for fair salary minimums and across the board raises. Here’s why this matters:

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@GimletUnion

6 years

A week ago, we went public and asked @Gimletmedia for voluntary recognition. We're still waiting. We're eager to get to the bargaining table and help shape the future of the company we love!

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@GimletUnion

7 months

🚨With just 7 days to go until our contract with @Spotify expires **100%** of our members have signed a strike pledge. We are prepared to take all actions necessary to reach a fair deal! 🚨

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@GimletUnion

4 years

Still!✊🕗

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@GimletUnion

7 months

With a few hours until our contract with @spotify expires and 100% of our unit behind a strike pledge..we’re preparing for all eventualities @WGAEast #FairContractNow

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@GimletUnion

6 years

Hey we are so thankful for the outpouring of support. Some of you have offered to unsubscribe from shows as a form of solidarity. While it definitely sends a message, we're hoping appeals to Matt and Alex from their supporters will turn the tide.

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@GimletUnion

4 years

We have lost a number of employees of color in the past year, and we know why—we’ve surveyed the unit, and found that a lot of these people are leaving because they see no clear path to promotion. These are all solvable problems and we have proposed solutions, @eldsjal .

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@GimletUnion

7 months

Our last bargaining session is over, and we're disappointed. On pay, management is offering a meagre 2.7% increase for the first year of our contract, and 2% for the years following. We won't accept below inflation pay rises from a company that's worth as much as @Spotify

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@GimletUnion

4 years

We stand in solidarity with @bmluse and @eeddings . IP is an important part of what we are fighting for in our contract -- and is one of many areas where we can ensure that our colleagues are treated fairly and paid equitably for their work.

The hosts of The Nod want Spotify to hand over their podcast

They want to own their show.

www.theverge.com

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@GimletUnion

10 months

Our unit has sadly been affected by the latest round of @Spotify layoffs. We are devastated that we are losing talented and wonderful colleagues who make shows that audiences love. 💔

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@GimletUnion

4 years

The things we’re asking for are not controversial, @eldsjal —just and fair minimum starting salaries, guaranteed yearly across the board salary increases, clear pathways to promotion, and making sure producers have some stake in the IP they create.

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@GimletUnion

4 years

Higher minimum salaries and guaranteed benefits will improve retention, and help us get the best producers in the industry. Our aggressive stance on hiring BIPOC will help us make sure our workplace and the journalism we produce is diverse and challenging.

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@GimletUnion

2 years

Yesterday was awful. A lot of our colleagues were laid off. More from us soon.

The Hollywood Reporter

@THR

2 years

Spotify to Cancel 10 Original Shows From Parcast, Gimlet

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@GimletUnion

4 years

We are using our collective bargaining power to try and improve conditions at @Gimletmedia and @Spotify not just to benefit ourselves, but to make our workplace better and stronger.

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Gimlet Union

@GimletUnion

5 years

Hey everyone, we're back at the bargaining table!

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Gimlet Union

@GimletUnion

6 years

ICYMI: We appreciate all the support, but please don’t boycott or unsubscribe to Gimlet shows! We love our work and we want to keep doing it. The best thing you can do to help us is politely ask @Gimletmedia to recognize our union. Thank you again!

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@GimletUnion

4 years

We want a deal in 2 DAYS. We’ve been bargaining for over a year and we’re ready for a fair contract.

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@GimletUnion

5 years

It’s been nearly 1 month since we went public and asked @Gimletmedia to recognize our union. As of this minute we’re still asking for voluntary recognition.

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@GimletUnion

4 years

Yet every time we go to a bargaining session, huge swaths of our requests are unilaterally redlined by management. We’ve asked for clarification on their objections, but have not been able to get a straight answer.

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@GimletUnion

4 years

We are writing this today to ask you to come to the table without crossing out our proposals entirely, but to help us work together to make @gimlet a fairer, stronger, more inclusive place to work. We look forward to working with you at the bargaining table next month.

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@GimletUnion

4 years

If you would like to support us, please tweet at Spotify using the hashtag #unionsatspotify and let them know you support a fair and equitable union contract.

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@GimletUnion

6 years

And to show our appreciation we made this:

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@GimletUnion

2 years

Three of our union members were laid off last week. We call on Gimlet management to do better.

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Gimlet Union

@GimletUnion

4 years

It’s time for @Spotify to recognize Parcast’s union.

Parcast Union

@ParcastUnion

4 years

It’s been a week since we announced our union. We ask that Parcast and Spotify respect our decision and recognize our union without further delay or division.

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@GimletUnion

4 years

Wrapped another day of (virtual) bargaining✊

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@GimletUnion

4 years

We’ve been bargaining with @gimletmedia management for 1.5 years. We’ve made some great progress but we want to get this contract signed ASAP!

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@GimletUnion

7 months

Our contract with @Spotify expires in less than 12 hours!

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@GimletUnion

6 years

Shouts out to all our Gimlet Members for the continued support. 🤝✊

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@GimletUnion

7 months

🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

Ringer Union

@RingerUnion

7 months

WE HAVE A DEAL!!! Through the solidarity we’ve built in our union and the support you’ve shown, we reached a tentative agreement that now goes to our full unit for a ratification vote. We can’t wait to share what we’ve won after ratification!

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@GimletUnion

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We’ve been bargaining for over a year, and we’re committed to fighting for a strong contract. Our proposals are essential to building a more equitable and inclusive workplace, and we’re committed to working toward them together. #unionsatspotify

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@GimletUnion

4 years

Gimlet, Parcast and the ringer, in negotiating with Spotify, have seen the company simply copy and paste its existing policies into contract proposals, and cross out our proposals rather than offer counters. We’re asking them to negotiate in good faith.

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@GimletUnion

1 year

gimlet contingent got up before the sun this morning to join the nyc picket !! we’re more caffeinated than we look promise #WGAstrike #WGAstrong

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@GimletUnion

7 months

We and @ParcastUnion stand in solidarity with @RingerUnion in their fight for a fair contract. @Spotify may want to keep our units siloed, but as union members we know that knowledge and solidarity is power!✊✊✊

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Gimlet Union

@GimletUnion

6 years

Gimlet was founded on the principle that audio storytelling is the most empathetic medium. We agree. So we’re going to work toward a contract that includes equitable salary bands, rules around contractor employment, concrete diversity initiatives, protection of our IP, and more.

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Gimlet Union

@GimletUnion

4 years

The Gimlet Union supports the writers on @thechaseabc . All writers need a union, and the work writers do on THE CHASE is no different than the work on a union show like @Jeopardy . Unionize THE CHASE by 3/18 @ITV America @ABCNetwork #1u @WGAEast

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@GimletUnion

4 years

We’re back at the bargaining table TOMORROW! We’ll be there to support workers rights, diversity, equality, and a fair contract. Won’t you do the same @gimletmedia and @spotify ?

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Gimlet Union

@GimletUnion

6 years

Our union includes producers, engineers, hosts, editors, and reporters—the people at Gimlet who make audio. We have helped Gimlet grow from a small, scrappy operation into a company worth $230 million. We love our work, and we’re deeply invested in Gimlet's success.

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Gimlet Union

@GimletUnion

6 years

We are so excited to join our colleagues throughout digital media by unionizing with the @WGAEast . This is an important, industry-wide movement—one that will help both companies and workers navigate the fast-changing media landscape.

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Gimlet Union

@GimletUnion

8 months

🧵Our unit has been decimated by layoffs over the past year. It's left many of us feeling anxious about job security and the direction of the company. And yet NO ONE from @Spotify management turned up to our first bargaining session in December...

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Gimlet Union

@GimletUnion

7 months

Time is running out for @Spotify to grant us -above inflation pay increases -ANY kind of language around AI protections -improved severance We are determined to get a fair contract for our members! So come on @Spotify , what are you waiting for?

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@GimletUnion

9 months

We were disappointed that no one from @Spotify management came to our first bargaining session, so we're inviting Sahar Elhabashi & Liliana Kim to join us at the table next week! Read our letter to them, signed by our unit and @ParcastUnion

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Gimlet Union

@GimletUnion

4 years

Parcast, our colleagues at Spotify, have been waiting over two weeks for recognition from @spotify . It’s past time for spotify to recognize their union and begin negotiating a contract.

Parcast Union

@ParcastUnion

4 years

It’s been 2 weeks since we announced our union. This week we responded with a formal petition letter addressed to @eldsjal @DawnOstroff @mootron . It was signed by 100% of our members. @Spotify we are asking once again for recognition without further delay or division.

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@GimletUnion

4 years

8PM still at the virtual table, ready to get this thing done⚡️

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@GimletUnion

7 months

🚨UPDATE🚨 Our unit is waiting to ratify our hard-won contract because @Spotify STILL hasn’t given us its AI counters! The company has had MONTHS to come up with this language! Our contract expired LAST NIGHT. Stop dragging your feet @Spotify !!!

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@GimletUnion

6 years

As @Gimletmedia grows, it’s important for workers to have a seat at the table. We are asking management to voluntarily recognize our union. We hope to start bargaining for a fair contract soon, so that we can keep producing the best podcasts and audio products in the world.

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@GimletUnion

4 years

We’re asking for a stake in the IP we create. Companies and their executives are making a lot of money, and depend on creative people to do so. We expect to share fairly in the profits of our work. #unionsatspotify

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@GimletUnion

4 years

We want to help build a company where people want to stay and do their best work. Clear processes and metrics for promotion help everyone, especially people who are marginalized and underrepresented in the field. #unionsatspotify

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Gimlet Union

@GimletUnion

4 years

Thanks to everyone who joined the #unionsatspotify today. Follow @GimletUnion @ParcastUnion @RingerUnion for updates, and let @Spotify know that you would like them to work with all of our units to reach a fair and equitable contract #1u @WGAEast

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Gimlet Union

@GimletUnion

6 years

TLDR: Please don’t unsubscribe from Gimlet shows!

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@GimletUnion

4 years

A core element of many union contracts is across the board raises. Merit raises increase pay inequities, but we’ve heard over and over again that Spotify is opposed to guaranteed increases. We will not accept contracts that leave raises up to management. #unionsatspotify

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Gimlet Union

@GimletUnion

5 years

Congratulations Wirecutter!! 🎉🎈🍾 . We are with you.

Wirecutter Union

@wirecutterunion

5 years

We’re excited to announce that @wirecutter ’s editorial staff has formed a union with @nyguild so we can work together to make Wirecutter the best place to work. Here’s our full mission statement. [1/4]

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Gimlet Union

@GimletUnion

5 years

In case you missed it -- solidarity with the folks at Deadspin and @gmgunion we stand with you and all of our @WGAEast colleagues who are fighting for better working conditions.

GMG Union

@gmgunion

5 years

A statement about the resignations at Deadspin.

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@GimletUnion

4 years

The #unionsatspotify dealmaking extravaganza continues with @RingerUnion 's last session today. Go get em⚾️

Ringer Union

@RingerUnion

4 years

This is great news to wake up to! We're back at the table in a couple hours, and ideally we'll be sharing a picture like this soon.

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Gimlet Union

@GimletUnion

6 years

we want M&A to hear us, but we don't want to hurt the shows that keep us all employed! So please continue to tweet, retweet, and send M&A your thoughts about recognizing our unit ASAP.

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Gimlet Union

@GimletUnion

7 months

“Right now, Spotify is risking a strike over less than $50,000,” said the Gimlet Union. “That equates to 0.0001% of the company’s $50 billion market cap.”

Ashley Carman

@ashleyrcarman

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Scoop: The era of the massive podcast deal continues. Alex Cooper of Call Her Daddy and the Kelce brothers are shopping their shows around hoping for eight- or nine-figure deals.

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@GimletUnion

4 years

Diversity is one of the key drivers behind our proposals. We want to ensure that our colleagues are treated fairly and paid equitably for their work. Our stance on hiring BIPOC will help us make sure our workplace and the journalism we produce is diverse and challenging.

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Gimlet Union

@GimletUnion

7 months

And because @Spotify have delayed a deal being reached by dragging their feet on AI negotiations, our members are being denied both merit based and union negotiated raises. This is extremely unfair!

Gimlet Union

@GimletUnion

7 months

More than 3 days since our contract with @Spotify expired, and we STILL don't have a deal because us and @RingerUnion rightly want to negotiate on language around AI...something that was given to us just hours before the deadline. This is unacceptable. Fair contract NOW!

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Gimlet Union

@GimletUnion

5 years

We stand in solidarity with @bfnewsunion stop playing games @BuzzFeedBen @peretti and recognize Buzzfeed’s union. No cuts to their unit. No games. Show up for the workers who show up for you every single day.

BuzzFeed News Union ✊

@bfnewsunion

5 years

We’ve repeatedly asked @peretti and @BuzzFeedBen to join us in these negotiations and take an interest in what their employees are fighting for. They’ve declined our invitations. But we must be clear: They have the power to recognize our union now.

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@GimletUnion

6 years

Thanks to all the @Gimletmedia listeners, as well as all our digital media colleagues in @WGAEast shops, for the love and solidarity you've shown us. It means the world. We're still waiting on recognition from management, and with your support, we hope we'll get it soon.

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Gimlet Union

@GimletUnion

8 months

We want @Spotify to show their commitment to us at our bargaining sessions! Last week we asked Managing Director of Spotify Studios Liliana Kim, and Head of @spotifypodcasts Business Sahar Elhabashi to join us at the table. Today they didn't show. So where are they?

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5 years

Gimlet bargaining committee occupying ourselves in between sessions

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