What to know:

  • NYT tech workers have launched alternative games during their strike, including versions of popular puzzles like Wordle and Connections.
  • The games are hosted on a “Guild Builds” page as part of their protest strategy.
  • Over 600 unionized tech workers are participating in the strike while pushing for fair labor practices.

The New York Times tech workers have taken a creative approach to their ongoing labor dispute by developing their own strike-themed versions of popular NYT games.

This initiative emerged after the NYT Tech Guild called for supporters not to cross the “digital picket line” by playing the Times’ daily puzzle games during the strike period.

According to The Verge, the striking workers have created five engaging alternatives hosted on their “Guild Builds“ page.

The collection features Strikle (a Wordle variant), Connections: Strike Edition, Word Search, Match Strike, and Frogger 8th Avenue. All games except Strikle were developed by guild members, with the latter being contributed by an external supporter.

The strike, which began on November 4, involves more than 600 unionized tech workers, including software engineers, product managers, data analysts, and designers.

The Tech Guild is pushing for management to address racial disparities in worker pay and ensure real job security.

Beyond games, the striking workers have also expanded their creative protest to include strike-themed recipes, offering alternatives to NYT Cooking content.

A creative protest turns tech skills into game-changing solidarity!