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Stuff Staff Strike: Union Demands 6.5% Pay Hike

8/28/2025

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On August 28, 2025, over 160 unionized staff at Stuff went on strike due to low pay offers.
Union delegates demand a 6.5% pay increase, citing years of being undervalued.
Management denies unfair treatment, stating pay increases align with market rates since Covid.
The strike underscores ongoing tensions between journalists and the company over wages and working conditions.

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Story summary

On August 28, 2025, over 160 unionized staff at Stuff went on strike due to low pay offers.
Union delegates demand a 6.5% pay increase, citing years of being undervalued.
Management denies unfair treatment, stating pay increases align with market rates since Covid.
The strike underscores ongoing tensions between journalists and the company over wages and working conditions.