PS (POPSUGAR) Voluntarily Recognized as part of the Vox Media Union

New York, NY (February 10, 2025)— The editorial employees of PS (formerly POPSUGAR) won voluntary recognition from management at Vox Media and are now members of the Vox Media Union with the Writers Guild of America East (WGAE). 

The 20-member PS unit won union recognition after they and their colleagues in the 300-member Vox Media Union demanded recognition on the first day of negotiations (January 22, 2025) with management on a third collective bargaining agreement. PS workers will be fully covered under the Vox Media Union CBA once negotiations conclude and the contract is ratified by members 

The Vox Media Union, now including PS, are negotiating for fair increases in compensation that account for inflation and cost of living, expanded worker benefits, a commitment to diversity initiatives, protections around artificial intelligence and enhanced protections in the event of layoffs or termination, among other critical items. 

PS staff members said, “This marks a significant step forward in our efforts. We are encouraged that the company has listened to our concerns and made the right decision by voluntarily recognizing PS as part of the Vox Media Union. We look forward to joining our colleagues across the organization and are optimistic about a productive bargaining season ahead.” 

Vox Media still refuses to include workers at The Dodo in the Vox Media Union, even as the Vox Media Union and The Dodo Union are concurrently negotiating with management over the same issues. 

ABOUT THE WRITERS GUILD OF AMERICA EAST
The Writers Guild of America East, AFL-CIO, is a labor union of more than 7,500 members working in film, television, news, podcasts and online media. The Guild negotiates and administers contracts that protect the creative and economic rights of its members; conducts programs, seminars and events on issues of interest to writers; and presents writers’ views to various bodies of government. For more information on the Writers Guild of America East, visit wgaeast.org. 

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