Pitchfork

An online music outlet that covers music news, album reviews, and artist features, focusing primarily on independent music and culture.

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32.44

July 17

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Pitchfork Staff Protest Union-Busting Practices

Pitchfork’s editorial staff staged a four‑hour work stoppage in protest of alleged union‑busting measures by Condé Nast and management, highlighting their opposition to anti‑union practices and their defense of worker rights.

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Pitchfork is currently rated as a Dissenter.

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These companies are vocal in their opposition to authoritarian regimes. They publicly criticize oppressive policies and engage in advocacy efforts to promote accountability and transparency, even if their actions aren’t as extensive as those of Moral Leaders.

Latest Events

OCT

05

2023

Pitchfork Staff Protest Union-Busting Practices
64.64

Pitchfork’s editorial staff staged a four‑hour work stoppage in protest of alleged union‑busting measures by Condé Nast and management, highlighting their opposition to anti‑union practices and their defense of worker rights.
+75

Public and Political Behavior

July 17

The public work stoppage represents a clear, employee‐led political protest against authoritarian, union‑busting measures. By mobilizing a visible, collective action, staff are signaling robust support for democratic worker rights and the rejection of management practices that undermine union representation.

Pitchfork Staffers Stage Work Stoppage in Protest of Condé Nast’s ‘Union-Busting’
+80

Labor Relations and Human Rights Practices

July 17

The work stoppage is directly aimed at resisting union-busting policies, and it underscores a strong commitment to ethical labor practices and the protection of worker rights. This employee action is a progressive pushback against authoritarian management tactics.

Pitchfork Staffers Stage Work Stoppage in Protest of Condé Nast’s ‘Union-Busting’
SEP

15

2023

Pitchfork Labor Dispute and Strike Authorization Vote
58.23

Pitchfork staffers, as part of a broader labor dispute at Condé Nast outlets, have voted in favor of a strike authorization amid prolonged negotiations over wages, working conditions, and layoffs. This move highlights their push for better labor practices and fair compensation.
+70

Labor Relations and Human Rights Practices

July 17

The staffers at Pitchfork are taking a stand by approving a strike authorization in response to stagnant wages and prolonged contract negotiations. This action supports worker rights and is a progressive move that challenges management’s labor practices, aligning with anti-authoritarian and anti-fascist principles by empowering marginalized workers.

Staffers at Condé Nast Outlets New Yorker, Pitchfork, Ars Technica Threaten to Strike Over Labor Dispute
SEP

27

2022

Pitchfork Investigative Reporting on Spotify’s Insufficient Extremism Policies
52.87

Pitchfork published an investigative report highlighting how Spotify has been slow to remove white supremacist content from its platform. By shedding light on the deficiencies in content moderation, the outlet contributes to public accountability and challenges extremist influences in the digital media space.
+70

Public and Political Behavior

July 17

Pitchfork’s decision to expose Spotify’s weak enforcement of anti-extremism policies reinforces democratic accountability. Their reporting helps inform the public about extremist influences, aligning with anti-fascist and public interest values.

Spotify Slow to Remove White Supremacist Content, Report Finds - Pitchfork
+70

Media Influence and Propaganda

July 17

By choosing to investigate and report on controversial content and exposing the lapses in Spotify's moderation efforts, Pitchfork positions itself as a responsible media outlet that actively challenges hate speech and extremist narratives.

Spotify Slow to Remove White Supremacist Content, Report Finds - Pitchfork
JUN

22

2020

Pitchfork Staff Protest Union-Busting Practices
-48.17

Staff at Pitchfork halted work to protest what they described as a 'blatant act of union-busting' by management, with the protest also reflecting longer-standing concerns about workplace racism linked to parent company Condé Nast.
-80

Labor Relations and Human Rights Practices

July 17

The work stoppage by staff protesting union-busting practices highlights significant labor rights violations and a disregard for worker welfare. Such management practices undermine anti-fascist and pro-worker values, leading to a strongly negative rating under Labor Relations and Human Rights Practices.

Pitchfork staff stopped work to protest 'union-busting'
MAR

06

2017

Publication of Anti-Fascist Punk History
34.63

Pitchfork published an editorial piece detailing anti-fascist punk history and its role in challenging authoritarian regimes. The article reviews how pivotal punk movements in various countries served as cultural resistance against fascist governments, reinforcing progressive values.
+80

Media Influence and Propaganda

July 17

By highlighting anti-fascist punk movements and their role in opposing authoritarian regimes, Pitchfork demonstrates a clear commitment to progressive and anti-authoritarian cultural narratives. This editorial piece serves as an example of media influence that challenges fascist ideologies and supports marginalized perspectives.

A History of Anti-Fascist Punk Around the World in 9 Songs