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Science News Media Guild

@sn-media-guild.bsky.social
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We are Science News Media Group’s union. We represent the workers of @sciencenews.bsky.social & @snexplores.bsky.social, organized with The News Guild @newsguild.org and @wbng.org.

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Science News Media Guild @sn-media-guild.bsky.social · 09/01/2026
It’s official! Members of the Science News Media ratified their first contract. 🎉 🎊 Together, we won: ✅ Guaranteed cost-of-living raises ✅ Separate sick leave ✅ Equity raises for some employees ✅ Just-cause rights ✅ Paid parental leave of 6 weeks
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Science News Media Guild @sn-media-guild.bsky.social · 05/01/2026
Happy New Year, and Happy New Union! We're glad to see you joining our local. ✊
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Bethany Brookshire @beebrookshire.bsky.social · 16/12/2025
....I worked at SN for 7 years. At the END OF THAT TIME, I made as much as the CEO got AS A RAISE. Literally half of that amount, the amount she got AS A RAISE, would help these writers so much, writers making PEANUTS. And yet? Silence.
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Science News Media Guild @sn-media-guild.bsky.social · 16/12/2025
In 2024, @society4science.bsky.social CEO @mayaajmera.bsky.social received a $79,875 raise. The changes in our latest proposal mark a less than $40,000 increase in salary costs for the Society compared to their previous offer. That's for all 27 guild members over the full 3-year contract.
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Science News Media Guild @sn-media-guild.bsky.social · 12/12/2025
In 2024, @society4science.bsky.social CEO @mayaajmera.bsky.social received a $79,875 salary increase. Meanwhile, Monday will mark 600 days since we started negotiating with the Society. We get that the font is a bit small. So feel free to read the entire filing here: shorturl.at/8aMAZ
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Washington-Baltimore News Guild @wbng.org · 12/11/2025
Members of @sn-media-guild.bsky.social participated in a 24-hour strike last week, showing management that they are united in pursuing the fair contract they deserve. Support these workers by signing their petition! ✊https://actionnetwork.org/petitions/for-a-fair-contract-at-science-news
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For a Fair Contract at Science News!
Workers at Science News and Science News Explores have been bargaining their first union contract for over a year now. Despite the entire staff's proven ability to work effectively from home, manageme...
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Washington State Labor Council AFL-CIO @wslc.bsky.social · 13/11/2025
A federal court has ruled the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette broke the law by bargaining in bad faith and imposing conditions on union journalists. “We are stronger, braver, and more principled than any boss can possibly imagine,” The NewsGuild-CWA President Jon Schleuss ow.ly/XgFJ50Xrjye
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Science News Media Guild @sn-media-guild.bsky.social · 17/11/2025
It's been 572 days since we started bargaining with the @society4science.bsky.social . That's way too long to wait for the fair contract our workers deserve. Looking to help? Be sure to✍️our petition calling on CEO @mayaajmera.bsky.social for a fair contract! shorturl.at/RinYU
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For a Fair Contract at Science News!
Workers at Science News and Science News Explores have been bargaining their first union contract for over a year now. Despite the entire staff's proven ability to work effectively from home, manageme...
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Science News Media Guild @sn-media-guild.bsky.social · 14/11/2025
Thank you for your support!
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Science News Media Guild @sn-media-guild.bsky.social · 14/11/2025
Today marks 2 years since we officially unionized! We remain committed to fair wages, strong protections and working conditions that let us do what we love. The perfect birthday gift? A signature on our petition calling on @society4science.bsky.social CEO @mayaajmera.bsky.social for a fair contract.
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Science News Media Guild @sn-media-guild.bsky.social · 12/11/2025
Last week, our members participated in a 24-hour #strike. The outpouring of support has been inspiring. Thank you to everyone who’s shown up and stood with us. After 567 days of negotiating with @society4science.bsky.social, we’re still fighting for the fair contract we deserve.
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Bethany Brookshire @beebrookshire.bsky.social · 06/11/2025
The wonderful writers @sn-media-guild.bsky.social have been waiting on a fair contract almost long enough to gestate a baby elephant (620 days). They have neither a contract NOR a baby elephant. All they want is a contract, to be paid for their amazing expertise.
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Lillian Steenblik Hwang @lillianhwang.bsky.social · 06/11/2025
Today is 561 days.
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Sam Nelson @samnelson752.bsky.social · 05/11/2025
I may be biased but all strikes need to have violins, dinosaur costumes, a live sketch artists, and bird facts
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Lisa Grossman @astrolisa.bsky.social · 05/11/2025
I'm so proud of my @sn-media-guild.bsky.social colleagues, who have been picketing in front of the schmancy new @society4science.bsky.social building ALL DAY LONG. They are so cool and smart and funny and have so much freaking stamina 🥹
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Science News Media Guild @sn-media-guild.bsky.social · 05/11/2025
Our remote workers may not be able to join the #picket, but they have things to say too! "I would love to believe that the @society4science.bsky.social believes in us. Instead, I am in disbelief at how little they offer those who pour so much of themselves into its mission." @nikkogasa.bsky.social
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Science News Media Guild @sn-media-guild.bsky.social · 05/11/2025
@society4science.bsky.social and CEO @mayaajmera.bsky.social, is this the work culture you wanted? Is this what you've been fighting against your workers for these past 560 days? @sciencenews.bsky.social @snexplores.bsky.social #ISEF #ISEF2025
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Science News Media Guild @sn-media-guild.bsky.social · 05/11/2025
We're stronger together✊ #unionstrong @society4science.bsky.social @mayaajmera.bsky.social, we demand a fair contract!
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Science News Media Guild @sn-media-guild.bsky.social · 05/11/2025
Our CEO @mayaajmera.bsky.social made over $600K in 2023. And yet here we are, on #strike for fair compensation so we can pay our bills. What gives, @society4science.bsky.social?
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Science News Media Guild @sn-media-guild.bsky.social · 05/11/2025
It's villainy to shut down this conversation! Calling upon @society4science.bsky.social to return to the table and talk about how to improve our work culture and pay equity. @mayaajmera.bsky.social
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Science News Media Guild @sn-media-guild.bsky.social · 05/11/2025
Listen up, @society4science.bsky.social! Our members are sharing why this work matters to us and society. A fair contract needs to have pay equity and better working conditions!
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Science News Media Guild @sn-media-guild.bsky.social · 05/11/2025
Recent fiscal decisions at the @society4science.bsky.social signal to us that the nonprofit's priorities are moving away from its mission to promote the understanding and appreciation of science. This strike is about getting focus back on what's really important. @wbng.org @newsguild.org
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Science News Media Guild @sn-media-guild.bsky.social · 05/11/2025
Our workers are some of the most creative people in the business. We'd rather put that creativity toward writing the news than these awesome signs
Striking workers carrying signs that say "Fair Pay Now" (made out of magazine covers) and "We want to write news not signs!"
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Science News Media Guild @sn-media-guild.bsky.social · 05/11/2025
Say it loud and say it proud! Fair contract now! @society4science.bsky.social
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Nikk Ogasa @nikkogasa.bsky.social · 05/11/2025
This may be hour 3 of @sn-media-guild.bsky.social's picket, but it's also been more than 13,400 hours of negotiations. @society4science.bsky.social has spent that time opposing our demands for a fair and transparent pay structure and flexible work arrangements. But we're not giving up anytime soon✊
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Science News Media Guild @sn-media-guild.bsky.social · 05/11/2025
We're entering hour three of our 12-hour picket on day 560 of negotiations with @society4science.bsky.social. This contract is way overdue!
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Science News Media Guild @sn-media-guild.bsky.social · 05/11/2025
Solidarity is in our DNA! We're asking @society4science.bsky.social for a fair contract with equitable pay and work flexibility.
A Science News worker holds two signs, one in her right hand and another is on a lanyard around her neck. The one in her hand has a jar drawn on it and reads "preserve our remote work culture." The one around her neck reads "solidarity is in our DNA" and has a DNA helix drawn at the bottom.
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Science News Media Guild @sn-media-guild.bsky.social · 05/11/2025
Our remote employees are showing up today too!
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Science News Media Guild @sn-media-guild.bsky.social · 05/11/2025
*not where we want to be. This is what happens when the person in the social media driver's seat posts before they've have their caffeine!
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Meghan Bartels @meghanbartels.bsky.social · 05/11/2025
Don't cross the picket line--no reading Science News today! These journalists deserve a fair contract that recognizes the value they bring to the company.
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Science News Media Guild @sn-media-guild.bsky.social · 05/11/2025
We have spent 560 days at the negotiating table with @society4science.bsky.social. Today's work stoppage is painful to us, and now where we want to be. We deserve a fair contract!
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Tina Saey @thsaey.bsky.social · 05/11/2025
The @sn-media-guild.bsky.social is on strike! I contributed to the cause by making strike cookies with our logo. You can help by signing our petition at shorturl.at/RinYU
A container of sugar cookies bearing the logo of the Science News Media Guild, which is a fist holding a pen
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Science News Media Guild @sn-media-guild.bsky.social · 05/11/2025
Today's the big day — we're officially on strike all day! We'll be picketing from 8am to 8pm at 1776 Massachusetts NW. Come show your support! @wbng.org @newsguild.org
the image says "time's up! science news media guild is officially on STRIKE. rally with us on Nov 5. 8am-8pm 1776 Massachusetts Ave NW." a picture of an alarm block is at the bottom
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Science News Media Guild @sn-media-guild.bsky.social · 05/11/2025
Time's up, @society4science.bsky.social! The workers of Science News Media Guild are OFFICIALLY on #strike for 24 hours. The union hopes that the Society returns to the table so an offer that reflects the talent and commitment of the workers can be reached. #faircontractNOW #unionstrong
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Bethany Brookshire @beebrookshire.bsky.social · 04/11/2025
Proud of my colleagues!!! These are some of the best int he business, and they deserve to be paid for their work, and to be allowed to work where they NEED to.
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Shannon Palus @shanpalus.bsky.social · 04/11/2025
Science News is preparing to strike ✊
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Science News Media Guild @sn-media-guild.bsky.social · 04/11/2025
12 hours until the workers of the Science News Media Guild will conduct a 24-hour #strike. This comes after our members voted to reject the @society4science.bsky.social's latest contract proposal. Rally with us for a fair contract on 11/5, from 8 AM to 8 PM at 1776 Massachusetts Ave, NW.
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Nikk Ogasa @nikkogasa.bsky.social · 04/11/2025
After 5️⃣5️⃣9️⃣ days of negotiations, @sn-media-guild.bsky.social is now on the eve of our first-ever strike. We love our jobs. We just want a sustainable workplace. Support us by spreading the word or joining my DC-based colleagues on the picket line!
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Science News Media Guild @sn-media-guild.bsky.social · 03/11/2025
Workers of the Science News Media Guild will conduct a 24-hour #strike on Wednesday, 11/5. This comes after our members voted to reject the Society’s latest contract proposal. Our members previously voted by 92% to authorize a strike against the @society4science.bsky.social, if necessary.
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Erin Garcia De Jesús @viruswhiz.bsky.social · 22/10/2025
It's me. The first raise is higher than my yearly salary. (And the 2nd comes VERY close.)
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Science News Media Guild @sn-media-guild.bsky.social · 24/10/2025
In late August, our workers voted with 92% support to authorize a strike. Two months later, we're still negotiating with @society4science.bsky.social for a fair contract. We've been waiting 548 days for the fairness and respect our members deserve. We are prepared to walk out, if need be.
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Science News Media Guild @sn-media-guild.bsky.social · 22/10/2025
In 2022 and 2023, @society4science.bsky.social CEO @mayaajmera.bsky.social's raises totaled more than some employees' annual salaries. And yet, after 545 days, our workers are still waiting for a contract that ensures fair pay and cost-of-living adjustments. The math isn't mathing.
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Science News Media Guild @sn-media-guild.bsky.social · 20/10/2025
UPDATE: Today marks 544 days since we started bargaining with @society4science.bsky.social. 😬 We're still waiting on a contract that guarantees fair pay and treats us like the professionals we are. #faircontractNOW #unionstrong
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Science News Media Guild @sn-media-guild.bsky.social · 17/10/2025
It's been 540+ days since we started negotiating with @society4science.bsky.social for a fair contract. We marked the occasion by holding a practice picket during our lunch hour. Judging by all the honking cars and trucks, we think it's safe to say DC commuters are with us! #faircontractNOW
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Science News Media Guild @sn-media-guild.bsky.social · 14/10/2025
It's time to face the music. 538 days is far too long to wait for a fair contract, @society4science.bsky.social / @mayaajmera.bsky.social. #faircontractnow
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Science News Media Guild @sn-media-guild.bsky.social · 10/10/2025
Yesterday marked 533 days since @sn-media-guild.bsky.social began negotiating with @society4science.bsky.social. To make our voices heard, we held another practice picket during our lunch hour. D.C. commuters responded loud and clear. #faircontractnow
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Science News Media Guild @sn-media-guild.bsky.social · 03/10/2025
In case you forgot, @society4science.bsky.social / @mayaajmera.bsky.social, it's been 527 days. #faircontractNOW
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ProPublica Guild @propublicaguild.org · 29/09/2025
Will you send our petition for a fair contract to your 5 closest friends? actionnetwork.org/petitions/te...
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Science News Media Guild @sn-media-guild.bsky.social · 24/09/2025
So good to see @mayaajmera.bsky.social publically recognize the need for excellent, accessible science journalism. If great science journalism matters—so do the workers who make it happen. @society4science.bsky.social it's time for a fair contract now. 500+ days is too long. #Concordia25
a screen capture of a tweet from @ConcordiaSummit 6 hours ago, the tweet reads '“Students need excellent content to understand science and engineering at the pace it is being created and innovated.” - @MayaAjmera, President and CEO of the @Society4Science at #Concordia25'
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Science News Media Guild @sn-media-guild.bsky.social · 23/09/2025
“A growing focus on flexibility and purpose-driven work?” “Prioritiz[ing] collaboration, well-being, and lifelong learning?” Those are things we’ve been waiting for in our contract for 517 days, @mayaajmera.bsky.social #concordia25 @society4science.bsky.social
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