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Science News Media Guild @sn-media-guild.bsky.social · 09/01/2026

This victory comes after 625 days of negotiations with the @society4science.bsky.social . We fought hard and ultimately won some important protections for our members. This contract will serve as a foundation to build a stronger, more equitable workplace.

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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 · 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

"... innovative ways to strengthen the camaraderie we built over the years. Instead our leaders doubled down and created two employee streams — remote and in office — hurting both parties in the process." @sujatagupta.bsky.social

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Science News Media Guild @sn-media-guild.bsky.social · 05/11/2025

"When pandemic restrictions lifted, I had hoped the company would create a new normal, one that valued and recognized the myriad ways in which we all showed up to work even when we could not show up in person. I had hoped the company would find ..."

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Science News Media Guild @sn-media-guild.bsky.social · 05/11/2025

"I want to keep sharing the wonder of the universe with our readers alongside a strong team with sustainable working conditions, where all of our contributions are valued and respected equally." @astrolisa.bsky.social

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Science News Media Guild @sn-media-guild.bsky.social · 05/11/2025

"We’ve demonstrated that we can do our jobs, and do them well, from all over the country and even world. We’ve built a collaborative team that thrives on trust and respect. But we need the support of our employer to keep delivering the award-winning reporting we’re known for." Jill Sakai

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Science News Media Guild @sn-media-guild.bsky.social · 05/11/2025

"The pandemic proved we can do award-winning science journalism from anywhere in the world. I and my colleagues who are fully remote continue to prove it every day. If only the Society could see that it’s the work and the people that matter, not where they sit and when." Chris Crockett

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Science News Media Guild @sn-media-guild.bsky.social · 05/11/2025

"Clear, informed reporting is as crucial now as it has ever been. Yet it doesn’t always feel like that work is appreciated. Our CEO has gotten raises that outpace my salary — as well as some other people on staff — while many of ours barely keep up with rising costs." @viruswhiz.bsky.social

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Science News Media Guild @sn-media-guild.bsky.social · 05/11/2025

"We all know, deep in our bones, that what we do is foundational to a functional, literate society. That's true today more than ever before. None of us do this job for the money, but we do ask for fair treatment." @laura-sanders.bsky.social

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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

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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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

Looking to support our cause? Be sure to sign our petition calling for a fair contract! actionnetwork.org/petitions/fo...

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