DK Guild is 50% smaller than 14 months ago.

Daily Kos Management expects the Guild to take the fall, again

On February 9, 2024, Daily Kos Management informed the Daily Kos Guild of their plans to lay off nearly 40% of DKG’s represented members. Statement below:

#fairthenfairnow

A cease and desist was issued to @dailykos in response to a change in terms revealed 48 hours before our negotiations deadline, and for underreporting the Guild’s cost-savings achieved through voluntary buyouts. Read about that dispute here: <a href="http://bit.ly/supportDKG" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-link="bsky">http://bit.ly/supportDKG

Here is a snapshot of our negotiations. We came very close to our initial proposed terms, and are relieved that our exiting employees will have better financial and medical support while seeking new employment. Collective bargaining is a right we want for ALL workers. ✊

The full text of our public statement about the impending layoffs @dailykos, and our demand to management to negotiate for a more equitable solution. /🧵

We asked our Bargaining Committee members why they're at the bargaining table. Alisha Taylor said, "to solve real problems," like burnout, and "to provide a better future for all of us."

Why are we at the bargaining table? For Adam Whitley, this is a chance to build "a world that is more just."

We asked our Bargaining Committee members why they're invested in seeing this process through. Rory Morris says they're "at the table for the people we hire next."

We asked our bargaining members why they're at the table. Sarah Hogg says they're here "to advocate for a truly equitable, inclusive workplace."

Kate Daligga says she looks "forward to codifying policies that allow us all to thrive—on and off the clock."

Friday, we're back at the table with @dailykos! We asked our Bargaining Committee members why they're invested in negotiating our first contract. Kate Daligga says she looks "forward to codifying policies that allow us all to thrive—on and off the clock."

Our next bargaining session is tomorrow! We asked our bargaining members why they're at the table. Sarah Hogg says they're here "to advocate for a truly equitable, inclusive workplace."

We go back to the bargaining table in two days! We asked our Bargaining Committee members why they're invested in seeing this process through. Rory Morris says they're "at the table for the people we hire next."

Why are we at the bargaining table? For Adam Whitley, this is a chance to build "a world that is more just."

Our next bargaining session is this Friday! We asked our Bargaining Committee members why they're at the bargaining table. Alisha Taylor said, "to solve real problems," like burnout, and "to provide a better future for all of us."

What an insightful and energetic panel! Thanks for everyone who attended and asked great questions! #NN22 @Netroots_Nation

And thanks to our panelists and moderator! - @chezrebellion @amy_chinlai @ayetalian @hamiltonnolan

Earlier today, we announced that we are unionizing with @PacMediaGuild! The full press release can be viewed below.