Crooked Media Union Secures Landmark 3-Year Contract

The unanimous agreement includes significant salary increases, AI protections, and enhanced benefits for workers.

The contract guarantees a 15% immediate salary increase and a minimum starting salary of $80,000, rising to $84,000 by 2027.
Workers secured a minimum of 49 days of paid time off and 20 weeks of parental leave.
Crooked Media must provide 30 days' notice before using AI, with a public-facing AI policy due by March 2025.
The deal includes comprehensive health insurance improvements and a minimum of 13 weeks severance.
Union acknowledgment is now required at the end of all Crooked Media podcasts.