About the Tech Guild

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Our Mission

Since 1877, The Washington Post has championed truth above all else. We – the technologists who power The Post  – are committed to upholding this legacy. 

We are forming the Washington Post Tech Guild to build a more equitable, transparent, and sustainable future for all tech workers at The Post.

The Washington Post Tech Guild will fight tirelessly for: 

  • Equity & Inclusion for All: A workplace that actively addresses and rectifies systemic inequities in hiring, compensation and career advancement, with a focus on race, gender and other marginalized identities. 
  • Empowerment & A Seat at the Table: A meaningful voice in company decisions, transparent communication about policies that affect us, and clear pathways for career advancement with ample opportunities for professional development.
  • Fair Compensation & Benefits: A transparent salary structure that reflects our value, regular cost-of-living adjustments, on-call pay, and comprehensive benefits like increased PTO and affordable healthcare.
  • Job Security & Protection During Layoffs: Protection against unjust termination, unilateral changes, or wage reduction. We will fight for guaranteed severance and extended support for colleagues affected by layoffs, with particular consideration for visa holders.
  • Flexibility & Modern Work Practices: A work environment that respects our autonomy and empowers us to choose how and where we work best, whether remotely or in the office while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

This list is not exhaustive, but these priorities represent a first step in our commitment to building an equitable and sustainable workplace for all Washington Post Tech Guild members.

We, the tech workers who power The Washington Post, demand the same fairness, transparency and respect that our readers expect from our journalism. The Washington Post Tech Guild will bring these values into our workplace, uniting us in our commitment to truth and integrity.

We invite you to join us in building a brighter future for ourselves, our colleagues and our company. Together, we can shine a light on our union, our future, and our truth.

Organizational Structure

The Washington Post Tech Guild

Full-time and regular part-time employees who perform technology-related work for The Washington Post’s news and CMS products including Arc XP. Our unit will be one of 28 organized under the Washington-Baltimore News Guild. 

Washington-Baltimore News Guild

First founded as a union for journalists, the WBNG now represents more than 2,600 news, information and labor-organization workers — including The Washington Post Newspaper Guild. WBNG is headquartered in Washington, D.C., across the street from our newsroom.

The NewsGuild

The NewsGuild international union — which represents 25,000 members in the United States and Canada — is one of nine sectors within the CWA.

Communication Workers of America

The CWA is a labor union that represents 750,000 members across North America.