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We are the staff of @sciam.bsky.social. Just as mitochondria are the powerhouse of cells, we are the powerhouse of the oldest continually published magazine in the U.S. ✊ wgaea.st/sciam-letter

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SciAm Union @sciamunion.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
@springernature.com sold @sciam.bsky.social to LabX Media after the staff voted to form a union with the goal of improving and preserving the publication. We call on LabX to recognize our union. Sign the letter in solidarity! wgaea.st/sciam-letter
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SciAm Union @sciamunion.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
Sign the open letter to support Scientific American workers against devastating cuts and union-busting wgaea.st/sciam-letter
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SciAm Union @sciamunion.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
Sign the open letter to support Scientific American workers against devastating cuts and union-busting: admin.actionnetwork.org/petitions/an...
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Writers Guild of America East @wgaeast.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
Shame on @springernature.com for union busting! We call on @sciam.bsky.social’s new owner @labx.org to recognize the @sciamunion.bsky.social and prepare to bargain a fair first contract. Thank you to everyone who joined yesterday’s Scientific American Union rally in solidarity ✊
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SciAm Union @sciamunion.bsky.social · 28/06/2026
Three days after Springer Nature sold Scientific American without warning, the NLRB conducted our scheduled union vote count, despite Springer Nature’s attempt to stop it. And guess what? WE WON. What’s more, it was nearly unanimous, with 31 out of 32 voters checking YES.
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SciAm Union @sciamunion.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
On Tuesday, Scientific American was sold by international publisher Springer Nature. Large numbers of staff were immediately laid off, and salaries of remaining workers were cut by as much as 30% SciAm staff had just voted to unionize. We should call this action what it is – blatant union-busting.
A poster titled “Scientific American Rally” invites people to a rally on tuesday june 30 at 5pm at 1 new york plaza. it says “show springer nature that science journalism and the people behind it matter!”
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SciAm Union @sciamunion.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
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SciAm Union @sciamunion.bsky.social · 01/06/2026
Thanks to @springernature.com HR and their representatives, we’ve heard a lot of silly union-busting comments and we’re close to hitting bingo! We can’t wait for tomorrow to say we’ve voted YES to recognition.
A bingo card offering many of the common strategies companies use to bust unions
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SciAm Union @sciamunion.bsky.social · 26/05/2026
Our vote for union recognition is one week away! The HR team at @springernature.com stated their stance: “We hope you will conclude that voting “no” is the right choice for you.” We’re confident we deserve fair and equitable workplace representation and are excited to vote YES on Tuesday June 2nd. ✊
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SciAm Union @sciamunion.bsky.social · 19/05/2026
Today, @springernature.com has invited staff to a third “informational meeting” with union-buster Ronn English. Who knew “union avoidance” was a recognized skill on LinkedIn?
Text reads: "FAQ--How do I spot a union-buster? Answer--Here's a hint..." above a LinkedIn screenshot of Ronn English listing a skill in "Union Avoidance"
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SciAm Union @sciamunion.bsky.social · 16/05/2026
It’s official! @springernature.com refused voluntary recognition and is requiring a vote on June 2. 🙄 An overwhelming majority of staff signed union cards, so forcing a vote disrespects our voices. We’re not fooled, we know a union-busting tactic when we see it—but it won’t work! 👊
A grinning Pedro Pascal with the text "When you're excited to ask for voluntary recognition."A stony-face Kristen Bell from the gif "my disappointment overflows," captioned "When you find out your company doesn't want to voluntarily recognize your union."
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SciAm Union @sciamunion.bsky.social · 06/05/2026
Why did the Scientific American union choose mitochondria as our symbol? A key part of working at @sciam.bsky.social is caring about getting good science to people. To that end, please enjoy some mitochondria fun facts! 1/🧵
The SciAm Union logo featuring a mitochondrion
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SciAm Union @sciamunion.bsky.social · 05/05/2026
As @springernature.com continues to employ tired and costly union-busting tactics, we just wanted to say we’re so grateful to all the subscribers, scientists and journalists who’ve reached out and said they’ll stand with us as we fight to ensure @sciam.bsky.social lasts another 180 years. Thank you!
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UCP Workers Guild @ucpworkersguild.bsky.social · 04/05/2026
We’re unionizing! Workers at UCP are forming a union with the Chicago NewsGuild, TNG-CWA Local 34071, joining the nationwide movement for a stronger publishing industry.
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Writers Guild of America East @wgaeast.bsky.social · 04/05/2026
Take action to #BlockTheMerger: Sign the open letter. Join the Guild and over 4,000 film industry professionals in calling on regulators to block the dangerous Paramount x Warner Bros. Discovery merger! docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
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Open Letter Opposing the Paramount-WBD Merger
Please join us in signing the below open letter opposing the Paramount-Warner Brothers Discovery merger. The signature line is below the text of the letter. Note: new signatures are not added…
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The NewsGuild of New York @nyguild.bsky.social · 04/05/2026
CONGRATS: We are incredibly proud of our members who won or were finalists for 2026 Pulitzer Awards. Democracy depends on their journalism and it’s why we fight for – and win – strong contracts to protect our members’ ability to do their work.
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Writers Guild of America East @wgaeast.bsky.social · 04/05/2026
Workers at @sciamunion.bsky.social deserve union recognition and a fair first contract, not a union-busting lawyer!
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Writers Guild of America East @wgaeast.bsky.social · 02/05/2026
Standing together for workers everywhere. Yesterday, the WGAE joined @nyclabor.bsky.social, the New York Immigration Coalition, and union and community members across the city to march for International Workers Day. #MayDay ✊
WGAE member and staff group photo at Washington Square Park May Day Rally with Writers Guild of America East flag and “Tax the Rich” protest signs  Photo of community members marching at Washington Square Park May Day Rally with Writers Guild of America East flag
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NYC Central Labor Council, AFL-CIO @nyclabor.bsky.social · 02/05/2026
This is what it’s like to have a mayor like @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social that stands firmly with working people. #MayDay2026
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SciAm Union @sciamunion.bsky.social · 01/05/2026
Happy May Day! It’s been a busy week for SciAm Union’s mighty mitochondria. In good news, @springernature.com formally responded to our demand for voluntary recognition. But disappointingly, instead of working with us directly they are dragging their feet and calling in the NLRB.
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SciAm Union @sciamunion.bsky.social · 29/04/2026
A big welcome to our new pals at Futuro Union!
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SciAm Union @sciamunion.bsky.social · 24/04/2026
We believe all workers deserve a fair contract and a voice in their working conditions--congratulations to all the film and TV workers who won this new contract!
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Writers Guild of America East @wgaeast.bsky.social · 24/04/2026
Shame on @springernature.com for union-busting! The Company needs to respect their workers and recognize @sciamunion.bsky.social without delay or division. #1u
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SciAm Union @sciamunion.bsky.social · 24/04/2026
The SciAm Union is disappointed that @springernature.com dragged our colleagues into a last minute meeting this morning with the notorious union-busting law firm Littler Mendelson (the same one Starbucks and Amazon hire 👀)
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Writers Guild of America East @wgaeast.bsky.social · 23/04/2026
Read the WGAE and @wgawest.bsky.social Statement on the Warner Bros. Discovery Shareholder Vote to Approve Paramount Merger
WGAE/WGAW Statement:
The proposed merger of Paramount & Warner Bros. Discovery would be a disaster for writers, the entertainment industry, consumers, and the country. While shareholders approved this deal today, this merger is far from final. This proposed acquisition is exactly what our nation’s antitrust laws are designed to prevent. We are confident CA Attorney General Rob Bonta & his fellow State Attorneys General will investigate this transaction fully and follow the law.

Every time media and entertainment companies merge, they promise lower prices, more choices for consumers, increased production & improvements for workers. And every time those promises are broken; the mergers instead result in higher prices, fewer choices, significant job loss, & suppression of underrepresented voices and stories.

The Writers Guild of America urges antitrust enforcers to intervene and stop further harms to competition in an already consolidated industry. This merger can and must be blocked.
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SciAm Union @sciamunion.bsky.social · 15/04/2026
We're blown away by all the solidarity with and love for our announcement! If you'd like to read more about why we're unionizing, check out this press release from @wgaeast.bsky.social. Excited to share where we go from here!
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Scientific American Unionizes with WGA East, Demands Voluntary Recognition | Press Room
NEW YORK (April 13, 2026) – The reporters, editors, producers, and other professionals involved in producing a successful print and digital product at Scientific American unionized with the Writers Gu...
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Writers Guild of America East @wgaeast.bsky.social · 14/04/2026
Scientific American’s (@sciamunion.bsky.social) 40-member bargaining unit has called on Springer Nature mgmt to voluntarily recognize their union, without delay or division. An overwhelming majority of the unit signed union cards and asked management to recognize the union on Monday, April 13. 💪
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Scientific American Unionizes with WGA East, Demands Voluntary Recognition | Press Room
NEW YORK (April 13, 2026) – The reporters, editors, producers, and other professionals involved in producing a successful print and digital product at Scientific American unionized with the Writers Gu...
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Writers Guild of America East @wgaeast.bsky.social · 14/04/2026
Welcome, @sciamunion.bsky.social! Next step, voluntary recognition 💪
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SciAm Union @sciamunion.bsky.social · 13/04/2026
We have such talented members, it's an honor to sport their design 😍
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SciAm Union @sciamunion.bsky.social · 13/04/2026
Thank you, Tina!
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Dr. Sandra Steingraber 🏳️‍🌈 @ssteingraber1.bsky.social · 13/04/2026
Solidarity forever, mitochondria! 🫡 From now on it’s Unity is our Powerhouse
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SciAm Union @sciamunion.bsky.social · 13/04/2026
Hello, Bluesky! We, the staff of Scientific American, are pleased to announce we have formed a union with @wgaeast.bsky.social. Just as mitochondria are the powerhouse of the cell, we are the powerhouse of the publication, and we’re excited to have a new way to contribute to its success.
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