Sesame Street Staff Unionize, Cementing Gains for Creative Workers
New York City, USA: Employees behind children’s TV staple “Sesame Street” have successfully unionized under OPEIU Local 153 after a decisive vote. Sparked by surprise layoffs, the staff—writers, producers, editors—sought formal bargaining rights. The move reflects an ongoing wave of union activism in media and nonprofit organizations. Management at Sesame Workshop accepted the election results and will soon begin contract talks. Advocates applaud the “cooperative spirit” of Sesame Street’s brand being extended to labor rights.
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- • Sesame Workshop: Nonprofit producer of “Sesame Street”
- • OPEIU Local 153: Union representing professional employees
- • Sesame Street Production Staff: Writers, editors, producers behind the iconic children’s show
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