Archive · 13 Jun 2025
WGA East, Vox Media Reach Tentative Deal, Avoiding Strike
The Writers Guild of America East, a union for writers, almost went on strike against Vox Media.
They were able to reach a deal just before the deadline.
The new agreement covers things like pay, benefits, and how the company handles layoffs.
This deal needs to be approved by union representatives and members.
The union represents writers from several Vox Media websites, which includes Vox.com, The Verge, Eater, and others.
This agreement was made shortly after Vox Media sold one of its websites.
WGA East and Vox Media reached a tentative agreement, averting a strike.
The agreement comes after the union authorized a strike.
The deal awaits approval from the WGAE Council representatives and the Vox Media Union.
Key bargaining priorities included AI, wages, and layoff procedures.
The deal was announced shortly after Vox Media sold video game website Polygon.
- Who
- The Writers Guild of America East (WGAE) and Vox Media.
- What
- WGA East and Vox Media reached a tentative agreement, narrowly avoiding a strike.
- When
- The agreement was announced in the early hours of Friday morning.
- Where
- N/A
- Why
- To address concerns about AI, wages, and layoff procedures.
WGA East Viewpoint
Vox Media Viewpoint
Key Priorities
WGA East Viewpoint
Concerns about fair wages, AI, benefits, and layoff procedures were the priorities.
Vox Media Viewpoint
N/A
- Parties Involved
- WGA East and Vox Media
- Agreement Status
- Tentative
- Strike Authorization
- Yes
- Contract Duration
- Three years
- Union Representation
- Vox.com, The Verge, Eater, SB Nation, Pop Sugar, Thrillist, Vox Media Podcast Network and The Dodo