New York Times staffers rally outside headquarters demanding fair contract and AI protections

New York Times Guild members rallied outside the company's headquarters demanding a fair contract, AI protections, and better wages. The union, representing over 1,500 staff members, has been without a contract since February 28 and filed an unfair labor practice charge after the company removed union signs from desks. Key demands include AI job protections in writing, guaranteed hybrid work, affordable healthcare, and inclusion of The Athletic staff in the union.