Ethan MarcotteOct 23

Heading into Boston for the @kickstarterunited rally! If you see me, say hey!

#1u #TechUnions #unions #BostonMA https://union.place/@kickstarterunited/115385187988408054

Kickstarter United (@[email protected])

Attached: 1 image Hey, Boston! Kickstarter United is hosting an in-person rally next week. Come join us to show your support and learn more about how you can help us secure a fair contract and end our strike! 🗓️ Thursday 10/23 🕛 12-1pm 📍 100 Oliver St., Boston https://kickstarterunited.org/boston to RSVP!

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Ethan MarcotteOct 2

The workers of @kickstarterunited, one of the tech industry’s first unions, are on STRIKE.

They‘re not calling for a boycott yet; if you want to support them, they’ve got specific asks outlined for us: https://union.place/@kickstarterunited/115304520313956505

#1u #TechUnions

Kickstarter United (@[email protected])

Attached: 4 images ‼️🚨KICKSTARTER WORKERS ARE ON STRIKE🚨‼️ As of 8am this morning, the workers of Kickstarter United/OPEIU Local 153 are on strike. WE ARE NOT ASKING FOR A BOYCOTT! Creators and allies, please continue using and supporting the platform.

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Show threadEthan MarcotteSep 5, 2025

The Kickstarter United virtual rally is happening TODAY! Show up if you can! Here’s the RSVP link! https://bit.ly/ksru-rally

#1u #TechUnions

Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Kickstarter United - Solidarity Rally. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.

Kickstarter United is fighting for a new union contract. Management is proposing unilateral power to change our working conditions and is seeking to circumvent our union's collective bargaining authority. We’re holding a rally to support our fight for a fair contract, and we invite you to join us. Some of our top demands include: - A company wide minimum salary - Protections from AI and contractors replacing our roles - Solidifying the the 4 day work week we’ve been working under for more than 3 years If you believe in organized labor in this moment, we invite you to join our rally and lend your support. This rally will take place at 5pm ET/2pm PT Friday, September 5th.

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Ethan MarcotteSep 4, 2025

The workers at Kickstarter United, one of the tech industry’s first unions, are in a tough contract fight, and they’re holding a virtual rally TOMORROW. Here’s the RSVP link: https://bit.ly/ksru-rally

Show up if you can! If they win a strong contract with AI protections and a 32-hour work week, that only helps the rest of us 💖

#1u #TechLabor #TechUnions

Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Kickstarter United - Solidarity Rally. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.

Kickstarter United is fighting for a new union contract. Management is proposing unilateral power to change our working conditions and is seeking to circumvent our union's collective bargaining authority. We’re holding a rally to support our fight for a fair contract, and we invite you to join us. Some of our top demands include: - A company wide minimum salary - Protections from AI and contractors replacing our roles - Solidifying the the 4 day work week we’ve been working under for more than 3 years If you believe in organized labor in this moment, we invite you to join our rally and lend your support. This rally will take place at 5pm ET/2pm PT Friday, September 5th.

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Ethan MarcotteMay 12, 2025

Hey! I’m participating in an informal “coffee chat” tomorrow (13 May) at 9am PT / 12pm ET about — you guessed it! — my latest book, YOU DESERVE A TECH UNION. I’ll give a short talk about the book, and then we’ll open things up for questions. It’ll be fun!

Also? It’s freeeeee. RSVP here: https://www.qrca.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=1955938&group=

Hope to see you there!

#unions #TechUnions #1u #bookstodon

Ethan MarcotteApr 7, 2025

WONDERFUL NEWS: the Washington Post’s tech workers are unionizing! https://posttechguild.org/

#TechUnions #unions #1u

The Washington Post Tech Guild

The Washington Post Tech Guild
Ethan MarcotteMar 17, 2025

🦊

I am downright delighted to announce that my latest book, YOU DESERVE A TECH UNION, has a brand new look. I really love it, and I hope you do too.

Here’s a look at what’s changed and—maybe more importantly—what’s stayed the same:

https://ethanmarcotte.com/wrote/refresh-a-new-look-for-you-deserve-a-tech-union/

#YDATUbook #books #bookstodon #blogging #labor #TechLabor #unions #TechUnions #1u

Refresh. — ethanmarcotte.com

In 2023, I wrote a book. Several months later, my publisher closed its doors. And now? We’re back, and better than ever.

Show threaddanJan 10, 2025
@Ashedryden Serious question: why are there no unions (that i’m aware of) for Software Developers or other folks in Tech/IT?
#developer #tech #it #Union #SoftwareDevelopers #TechUnions #ITWorkers
Ethan MarcotteDec 29, 2024

“Today, Alphabet Workers Union-CWA members on the Google Help team secured a first collective contract with Google vendor Accenture, becoming the first group of AWU-CWA represented workers to bargain a collective contract and only the second group of Google office workers ever to do so.”

WONDERFUL NEWS https://www.alphabetworkersunion.org/press/google-help-workers-ratify-collective-contract-with-accenture-first-in-alphabet-workers-union-cwa-history

#1u #TechUnions #TechLabor

Google Help Workers Ratify Collective Contract With Accenture, First In Alphabet Workers Union-CWA History

Dec 18, 2024 - Press Release from AWU-CWA

CfA Workers UnitedDec 20, 2024

Our union stewards share their 2024 reflections:

💬 “This year, we fought hard for fairness and equity, and it paid off.”
💬 “Seeing our team unite after the layoffs reminded me why unions matter.”

📊 2024 By the Numbers:

* 66 workers are now covered by our contract
* $25K will be distributed to impacted workers
* Dozens of hours were spent advocating for a better career ladder and promotion process.

We’re proud of what we’ve accomplished together. Onward to 2025! 💪

#UnionStrong #TechUnions