The NYT Tech Guild announced its strike Monday, after setting November 4 as its deadline months earlier. The workers represented provide software support and data analysis for the Times, on the business side of the outlet. They have been asking for an annual 2.5% wage increase and to cement a current two days per week in-office expectation, among other things. The NYT's publisher, AG Sulzberger, criticized a strike two days ahead of the U.S. presidential election, saying in a statement, 'Hundreds of millions of people are depending on The Times's journalism on Election Day and afterward, and it is troubling that the Tech Guild would try to block this public service at such a consequential moment for our country.' Replying to Semafor media editor Max Tani quoting the publisher, Srinivas wrote: 'Hey AG Sulzberger @nytimes sorry to see this. Perplexity is on standby to help ensure your essential coverage is available to all through the election. DM me anytime here.' Many on X...
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