Bargaining is exhausting! 😴 But now we've had time to recover, here are some highlights from our hard won contract with Spotify which has been ratified by our unit:

the woman was too stunned to speak

A gentle reminder: moments like these require REPORTING. If you’re not working the phones right now, make sure you’re aggressive about crediting those that are when you are aggregating details.

if you're a journalist struggling right now (with the state of the industry, the darkness of the news, the moral and emotional burnout), I would love to know what gets you through and keeps you going.

linking w/ AIR tmro ❤️‍🔥

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Love p4k. They took a chance on me when I barely had any writing experience. But it must be said that the contributions of Black woman have been sooo annoyingly erased by the discourse. Like shoutout Clover Hope, Mankaprr, Margeaux Labat, Kristin Corry slate.com/culture/2024/0…

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! ✊

Our members at Ringer Union and Spotify Studios Union (formerly Gimlet Union & Parcast Union) have reached tentative agreements with Spotify! 🎉💪

We'll share details of both CBAs once ratified. Until then, read more about the news below! #1u

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so many of us are still mourning the loss of Syreeta & Issa Rae's RAP SH!T on Max. in this heartbreaking op-ed, 𝐌𝐃. criticizes the cancellation + details why the series was so important for not just Black women from Florida, but all of TV⤵️ teenvogue.com/story/issa-rae…

I’m in the guest host seat for your favorite* daily news podcast Today, Explained talking with Melanie Mason about the race for Cali’s senate seat + Ross Barkan about and the Democratic primaries. Wherever you get podcasts, and here: spotify.link/3MvkSm2eJHb

*AND my favorite

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?

A real reckoning in hip-hop would would provide space for restorative justice and include an honest dialogue about how your powerful faves continue to remain unchecked. There’s more than just Diddy.

As a reminder, Gimlet Union is prepared to take any and ALL actions in support of a fair contract. As Ringer Union enters its final days of negotiations with Spotify, we send our encouragement and our solidarity.

The clock is ticking…Fair contract NOW.

LAST BARGAINING SESSION LET'S GOOOOO!

Thank you listeners and readers for your support. We don’t know what will happen at this morning's meeting.

But we will keep the public informed. That’s what we do. ✊

#WeMakeWAMU . #WeReadWAMU

YOU'RE GONNA LOOK AT ME AND TELL ME THAT I'M WRONG? AM I WRONG? SHE WORE A CROWN AND CAME DOWN IN A BUBBLE, DOUG. GROW UP, BRO.