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Kickstarter United @kickstarterunited.org · 2h

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Kickstarter United @kickstarterunited.org · 1d

Tomorrow, Monday, October 13th, we have @hamiltonnolan.bsky.social and Kshama Sawant from @workersstrikeback.bsky.social speaking at our picket line in the afternoon, join us starting at 2:30 pm ET here us06web.zoom.us/j/8145860179...

Picture of the journalist Hamilton Nolan speaking at a podium in the foreground with a background for virtual picket line event details: Monday, October 13th, 11:30 AM PT / 2:30 PM ET. The Zoom link in bio is actually on the post this graphic is on.

Picture of former Seattle city council member Kshama Sawant, speaking at a podium in the foreground with event details for a virtual picket on Monday, October 13th, at 12:00 PM PT / 3:00 PM ET, the Zoom link in bio is actually directly on this post

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Necro’D Howletta 👻 ndpdesign 🦄 Unwritten Earths Symposium @ndpdesign.com · 3h

I've run 5 Kickstarter campaigns (!) in the last calendar year and I support @kickstarterunited.org! Here's a form for creators to add their signatures to a petition in support of their strike action towards a fair contract.

docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

Creator Petition In Support of Kickstarter United Workers on Strike

If you are a creator on the Kickstarter platform - you are probably aware that we, Kickstarter United (OPEIU Local 153), are on strike. For more information about us and why we are striking, please vi...

docs.google.com

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The Moonshot Podcast Network @moonshotpods.bsky.social · 6h

30 Bosses. 21 Different Games. 8+ Hours. 1 Gamer. Raising funds for the Kickstarter Union Solidarity Fund. It should be a Boss Appreciation Day to remember.

Working 9 to 5 on Thursday, October 16th at moonshot.mov.

Oct. 16th is National Boss's Day. To celebrate, Andrew is going to kick the asses of over 25 video game final bosses, live on the Moonshot Twitch channel.

Boss Appreciation Day: Our Vision. Andrew and his friends have gathered 25+ video game save files that stop just before the final boss encounter. On October 16th on Moonshot.mov, Andrew will be Appreciating all of those bosses, one after the other.

Kicksterter United's Resounding YES to strike.

"On September 26, 2025, 85% of Kickstarter United (OPEIU Local 153) members voted to authorize a strike beginning Thursday, October 2 at 8 a.m. unless management reacheds a fair contgract agreement.

Our demands are simple:
-Protect the 32-hour, 4-day workweek that's been in place for over three years.
-Establish a minimum salary that provides a livable wage for all workers.

Read the full press release from OPEIU here: (link)

WE ARE NOT asking people to boycot kickstarter.com or withold support from creators.

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Kickstarter United @kickstarterunited.org · 1d

Tomorrow, Monday, October 13th, we have @hamiltonnolan.bsky.social and Kshama Sawant from @workersstrikeback.bsky.social speaking at our picket line in the afternoon, join us starting at 2:30 pm ET here us06web.zoom.us/j/8145860179...

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Kickstarter United @kickstarterunited.org · 3d

We made a page for this here! kickstarterunited.org/union-assets/

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sincerely, rob dubbin @robdubbin.bsky.social · 3d

you might've heard the workers of @kickstarterunited.org are on strike to preserve a 4-day work week and set livable pay minimums. everyone deserves rights like this and we stand with those fighting for them! per their wishes, our campaign continues, in solidarity
www.kickstarter.com/projects/bra...

Coming soon: Starfriends: The 5-Star Game About What Everyone Else Thinks

A play-anywhere fusion of Wavelength, Letterboxd, and Apples to Apples, for friends and strangers alike.

www.kickstarter.com

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Georgie Sunset ⛺️ Cosy Camper ⛺ Vtuber @georgiesunset.bsky.social · 3d

As someone who has been fortunate enough to be able to have a 4 day work week, I will always support this. Fair pay is a no-brainer.

Kickstarter United @kickstarterunited.org · 11d

‼️🚨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.

Kickstarter United is on strike!
We are not asking for a boycott! Creators & Allies: Please continue to support & use the platform
swipe for ways to show your solidarity

Why We're Striking
A codified 4-day work week.
We simply want to protect the way we've been working for over 3.5 years. The 4dww has proven benefits, such as increased productivity and improved employee satisfaction. It's part of what makes Kickstarter a special, innovative place to work.
Fair pay for our lowest-paid workers.
We're fighting for livable minimum salaries for roles that are undervalued by the market but crucial to keeping Kickstarter running. We believe none of our workers should struggle to make ends meet.

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Shono makes comics @thegreatshono.bsky.social · 3d

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Alejandro Arbona 🇵🇷 @alejandrobot.com · 3d

Today at NYCC, I had the pleasure of talking with a Kickstarter worker on strike. Here I am debuting Lake Yellowwood Slaughter at the show (that's marketing, baby), a book that would not and could not exist without these workers' efforts. I'm proud to stand in solidarity with Kickstarter United.

Kickstarter United @kickstarterunited.org · 11d

‼️🚨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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Charlie Stickney @charliestickney.bsky.social · 3d

White Ash Comics Stands with
@kickstarterunited.org
Give them a follow and help the people who help us make great comics.

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Jodie Troutman @longtalljodie.com · 3d

Independent comics as an industry would barely exist these days without the tireless efforts of Kickstarter's staff behind the scenes. As they advise, keep supporting all the amazing projects you already are, but have their back in the process.

Kickstarter United @kickstarterunited.org · 11d

‼️🚨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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Kickstarter United @kickstarterunited.org · 5d

In between rallies and pickets and bargaining, we’ve been trying to highlight live Kickstarter projects our workers love on this page! Without access to our tools, we’re doing this manually but we wanted to highlight folks who support us on their projects! kickstarterunited.org/projects-our...

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Rascal News @rascal.news · 5d

Day one of @kickstarterunited.org's ongoing strike saw elected officials and union leaders show up in the streets of NYC to support workers.

Kickstarter United strikes in New York City for fairer contract

The workers were joined on day one by elected officials and various union leaders.

www.rascal.news

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OPEIU @opeiu.org · 6d

Kickstarter workers, organized with @opeiulocal153.bsky.social, are on strike to maintain a four-day workweek and win living wages for all. #UnionStrong

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OPEIU @opeiu.org · 6d

TODAY: Members of Kickstarter United, on strike for a fair contract, rallied today in Manhattan outside the offices of venture capitalist Fred Wilson, a major investor in the company.

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Kickstarter United @kickstarterunited.org · 6d

Coming up in 10 minutes on our virtual picket line @katmabu.bsky.social speaking to our workers! Tune in here at 3 pm US Eastern time us06web.zoom.us/j/8866177113...

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Alphabet Workers Union (AWU-CWA) @alphabetworkersunion.org · 6d

Tech workers united will never be defeated! Alphabet Workers Union members in Seattle and New York City turned out in solidarity with @kickstarterunited.org members ON STRIKE for a fair second contract! #1u

a big group of workers, including AWU members and striking Kickstarter United workers, hold Kickstarter United signs at a rally in Seattle.

Two NYC AWU members hold a Kickstarter United/OPEIU Local 153 sign as they participate in a rally in solidarity with Kickstarted United workers on strike.

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Stephanie Nina Pitsirilos @theninagalaxy.bsky.social · 6d

In solidarity with @kickstarterunited.org .
@kickstarter.com Fred Wilson please work with your loveable employees who make projects we back and create happen. I 💚 Kickstarter. And I 💚 Union.

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Kickstarter United @kickstarterunited.org · 6d

This is today! In a little over an hour!

Kickstarter United @kickstarterunited.org · 9d

New York City! Come to our strike rally at noon on Tuesday October 7th in front of Union Square Ventures. We'll have some speakers from our unit as well as @phara4assembly.bsky.social, @opeiulocal153.bsky.social and @nytguildtech.bsky.social

More info here bit.ly/KSRUrally

Kickstarter United NYC Strike Rally
Our union has voted to STRIKE! We are fighting for a 32-hour work week, livable wage for all workers. Join us!
Tuesday, October 7th @ 12 pm
RSVP: https://bit.ly/KSRUrally
Location: Union Square Ventures, 817 Broadway, New York, NY, 10003

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Kickstarter United @kickstarterunited.org · 7d

Today on our virtual picket we have @taylordotbiz.bsky.social, one of our union’s original organizers and now the producer of hit podcast @worldsbeyondnumber.bsky.social, come join us at 3 pm Eastern right here kickstarterunited.org/pickets/3

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Brooklyn Web Workers @brooklynwebworkers.com · 7d

And please join us tomorrow in support of @kickstarterunited.org: actionnetwork.org/events/kicks...

Kickstarter United NYC Strike Rally
Our union has voted to strike! We are fighting for a 32-hour work week & a livable wage for all workers. Join us!

Tues Oct 7 @12 PM
Union Square Ventures, 817 Broadway

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Kickstarter United @kickstarterunited.org · 7d

If you're a creator looking to launch soon (which we encourage you to do!) and want to show some support for our union on your projects, we've prepared some assets you can use for your project stories and assets kickstarterunited.org/union-assets/

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Kickstarter United @kickstarterunited.org · 9d

New York City! Come to our strike rally at noon on Tuesday October 7th in front of Union Square Ventures. We'll have some speakers from our unit as well as @phara4assembly.bsky.social, @opeiulocal153.bsky.social and @nytguildtech.bsky.social

More info here bit.ly/KSRUrally

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Hit Point Press @ SHIFT Kickstarter! @hitpointpress.bsky.social · 10d

We wholeheartedly support Kickstarter United in their strike efforts! Check out kickstarterunited.org to learn more about their demands for a fair contract and see how you can help them out!

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Ethan Marcotte @ethanmarcotte.com · 10d

Really enjoyed this piece by @jjlee.bsky.social on the @kickstarterunited.org strike: what the union is fighting for, and why it matters to all of us. medium.com/labor-new-yo...

Kickstarter Employees Launch Strike Over Four-Day Workweek, Pay Floor

The union wants the company to pay an $85,000 minimum salary to its workers.

medium.com

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