United to protect local news and the journalists who produce it @theobserver 🐝 Reach us at [email protected]
Charlotte, NC
Joined February 2022
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🚨BREAKING: We have reached a tentative agreement with McClatchy! 🐝
It’s a difficult time for journalists, so we’re grateful to have negotiated a contract that provides much-needed raises and protections for workers at @theobserver.
Charlotte Observer News Guild retweeted
Education Week is unionizing! We are a strong majority of @educationweek’s reporters, artists, researchers, marketers, engagement specialists, and much more. @NewsGuild @CWAUnion @WBNG32035
cwalocals.org/edweek-union
We are frustrated and disappointed to learn that @McClatchy has chosen to lay off one of our most veteran staffers — with less than two weeks’ notice.
Meanwhile, many positions have been sitting vacant for months, leaving important beats uncovered and placing undue burdens on other members of the newsroom.
Charlotte Observer News Guild retweeted
For years, bad management at @Gannett has led to stagnant wages, unrealistic expectations for journalists and the gutting of local newspapers.
Because we refuse to sit by as corporate charlatans strip our communities of coverage, we are unionizing at Gannett Georgia.
One year ago, we were officially recognized! Happy birthday to us! 💜💛🐝
We're thrilled to announce that @theobserver has voluntarily recognized our union. The Charlotte Observer News Guild is ready to work for the needs of our journalists, and we're excited to move forward together with management.
Charlotte Observer News Guild retweeted
Today, we came into WaPo’s so-called town hall with questions about recent layoffs and the future of the company.
Our publisher dropped a bombshell on us by announcing more layoffs and then walking out, refusing to answer any of our questions.
Charlotte Observer News Guild retweeted
.@FortWorthGuild isn’t the only place @mcclatchy refuses to bargain with its employees.
We submitted a health insurance plan that provides better coverage while saving employees **and** the company money Nov. 18.
We’ve received zero response — a clear violation of our contract
Charlotte Observer News Guild retweeted
Solidarity with our @newsguild siblings at the @NYTimesGuild who are WALKING OUT of the workplace today.
The workers are asking YOU:
❌ Don’t read the New York Times
❌ Don’t share their articles
❌ Don’t play Wordle (or the crossword!)
all-day today through midnight.
To our readers: We did not make this decision lightly. We are deeply committed to the success of the @nytimes. We also know that we produce our best work when we feel valued and are treated equitably. Thank you for standing by us today.
Charlotte Observer News Guild retweeted
solidarity with the @FortWorthGuild and @NYTimesGuild today! it's a scary time to be a journalist but unions are fighting for fair contracts for reporters, photographers and other newsroom employees. proud to be part of the @observerguild 🐝
Also, we want to say that we stand in solidarity with our friends @FortWorthGuild and urge @mcclatchy to start negotiating in good faith immediately. Please consider donating to their strike fund here: gofundme.com/f/fort-worth-ne…
Charlotte Observer News Guild retweeted
It’s day 5 of our ULP strike picket. We’d rather be reporting the news but I guess @mcclatchy would rather waste time. Disappointing but not surprising.
Please consider a donation to our fund as we move forward with our strike: gofundme.com/f/fort-worth-ne…
Charlotte Observer News Guild retweeted
The journalists of the Fort Worth NewsGuild are on a ULP strike, effective immediately.
Members of the Guild decided to strike with an overwhelming majority of support — 91% of signed members — because of @mcclatchy’s continued refusal to bargain in good faith.
Charlotte Observer News Guild retweeted
🚨 NEW: @newsguild reported that more workers joined in 2021 than in any year stretching back decades.
Organizing in local news isn't new — so what's causing this surge in support?
What are these journalists fighting for — and how effective is the collective action? 🧵
Charlotte Observer News Guild retweeted
Our newest research project looks at local news union growth in:
📈 Local unions in a broader context of nat'l trends
✅ Success in union driving
💰 Role of ownership in unionizing
👥 Right-to-work states vs union-friendly
By @JessAMahone:
cislm.org/research/labor-uni…
Congratulations to our colleagues out west!
Charlotte Observer News Guild retweeted
We stand with our unionized colleagues at @OneHeraldGuild, @elnuevoherald and @BHnewsguild in their demand for a fair contract.
The stalling tactics and lack of compromise they’ve seen at the bargaining table are the same classic @mcclatchy practices we’ve seen here. Enough.
BREAKING: We’re walking out.
After more than two years of bargaining with @McClatchy, unionized journalists from the @MiamiHerald, @elnuevonerald and @bradentonherald are refusing to work for 24 hours and demanding a fair contract.
Charlotte Observer News Guild retweeted
Many of our members are living paycheck to paycheck. But we’re willing to risk a day’s pay because we care deeply about each other and the future of local journalism.
Please consider donating to help soften that loss. Overages will go to @pressfreedom. gofund.me/763f240f