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Did the writers go on strike? Today was the deadline.
Looks like they reached a deal a few hours ago. Good for them. Strikes are important but they fucking suck on all sides.
Are they? Good luck and god-speed to them. The publishers of these companies are awful. I wouldn't be surprised if they try to just get college students to generate content using LLMs for "exposure".
These people are the worst, and I fear that they don't care if their content is garbage. But I hope that if the writers don't get a fair deal, they make a new site or something.
I’m not aware of any last minute deal but their contract expires at midnight so the strike wouldn’t technically begin until tomorrow, February 1st. If I recall correctly, picketing will take place in NYC, LA, and Chicago.
UPDATE: The Onion’s Unionized Staff Reaches Tentative Deal With G/O Media Hours Before Strike Deadline