Nearly half of Grindr’s LGBTQ dating app staff have resigned following the implementation of a strict in-office requirement. Angry employees believe the move was in response to their campaign to unionize. The labour group Communications Workers of America reported that Grindr gave workers two weeks to decide whether to relocate and work on-site two days a week or leave the company. By the end of August, approximately 45% of the workforce had quit due to the policy, according to union organizers. Grindr provided severance packages for those who couldn’t or wouldn’t comply, which the union described as an attempt to prevent workers from speaking out about their working conditions.
Erick Cortez, a member of Grindr United-CWA, stated that these decisions had left the company understaffed and raised concerns about the app’s safety, security, and stability for users. Cortez claimed that Grindr wanted to silence and discourage workers from exercising their right to organize. The company’s stock has risen by over 9% this year.
The employees of Grindr announced their intention to unionize through the Communications Workers of America on 20 July, but they have yet to be formally recognized. On 4 August, the company introduced its return-to-office mandate. The Communications Workers of America has filed a complaint with the National Labor Relations Board, alleging that Grindr’s actions constituted unlawful retaliation. Grindr CEO George Arison acknowledged that the team would be smaller, but did not provide further details.
In response, a Grindr spokesperson stated that the claims were unfounded and expressed confidence in the team’s ability to drive the business forward and improve the lives of users. The spokesperson also mentioned that the company looked forward to adopting a hybrid office model in October to enhance productivity and collaboration. Speaking at a recent conference, CEO George Arison acknowledged that job losses were to be expected but would ultimately benefit the company. Grindr’s stock has increased by more than 9% this year.
Grindr is not the only tech firm facing employee resistance to return-to-office policies. Last month, Amazon CEO Andy Jassy warned employees that they must comply with a three-day-per-week office requirement or face consequences. Similarly, Facebook parent company Meta implemented a similar policy and cautioned that non-compliance could result in termination.
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