New York Times Tech Union Goes on Strike, One Day Before Election

Tech workers at the New York Times walked out on strike on Thursday, one day before the midterm elections, in a dispute over wages and benefits.

The strike, which is the first major work stoppage at the Times in more than 40 years, is the latest in a wave of labor actions by tech workers at major media companies.

The union, which represents about 1,100 tech workers at the Times, has been negotiating with the company for months over a new contract. The union is seeking a 15% wage increase, improved benefits, and a guarantee of no layoffs.

The Times has offered a 9% wage increase and a number of other concessions, but the union has rejected the offer as insufficient.

The strike comes at a critical time for the Times, which is facing declining advertising revenue and increased competition from online news outlets.

The Times has said that it is committed to reaching a fair agreement with the union, but it is not clear how long the strike will last.

The strike is likely to have a significant impact on the Times's ability to cover the midterm elections, which are one of the most closely watched in recent history.

The strike is also a sign of the growing power of tech workers in the media industry.

In recent years, tech workers have played an increasingly important role in the production of news and information.

The strike by the Times tech union is a reminder that tech workers are not just cogs in a machine, but highly skilled professionals who deserve to be treated fairly.