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Freedom of the Press Foundation @freedom.press · 27/04/2026
It's impossible to look at the firing of FOIA officials after the release of a declassified memo in response to FPF's records request "as anything other than inappropriate retaliation for a lawful FOIA release," FPF's @laurenleharper.bsky.social told @notus.com.
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The Trump Administration Is Dismantling FOIA
Long-standing backlog, staffing cuts and political pressure are threatening the Freedom of Information Act.
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Hamilton Nolan @hamiltonnolan.bsky.social · 27/04/2026
I published my book about the labor movement with Hachette so I am very excited to see the announcement that Hachette workers are unionizing. Publishing should be a union industry. Learn more and support them here: hachetteworkers.com
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HWC - Hachette Workers Coalition
The union of workers at Hachette Book Group are uniting for a more sustainable workplace.
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The NewsGuild-CWA @newsguild.org · 27/04/2026
2/ You can support these workers by signing this open petition below: docs.google.com/forms/u/0/d/...
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Sign onto our open letter in solidarity with Hachette Workers Coalition!
To the management at Hachette Book Group, We are authors, publishing professionals, readers, and union supporters, and we are proud to express our full support for the Hachette Workers Coalition (HWC...
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The NewsGuild-CWA @newsguild.org · 27/04/2026
Today, workers at Hachette Book Group launched the largest unionization campaign in trade publisher history! Hundreds of employees signed unions cards in support of forming a union at HBC. Workers now join @wbng.org and fight for recognition. newsguild.org/hachette-boo...
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Hachette Book Group employees announce largest unionization campaign in trade publisher history with NewsGuild | The NewsGuild - TNG-CWA
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Sherrilyn Ifill @sifill.bsky.social · 23/04/2026
Keep your heads up @splcunion.bsky.social. Thank you for your important work.
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J.M. Berger PRE-ORDER THE POPE'S HITMAN @jmberger.com · 22/04/2026
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Phil Williams @philinvestigates.com · 22/04/2026
From the Southern Poverty Law Center’s union. I know some of these people. They are incredibly dedicated individuals!
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Washington-Baltimore News Guild @wbng.org · 22/04/2026
WBNG statement on on the U.S. government federal indictment on @splcenter.org @splcunion.bsky.social wbng.org/2026/04/22/w...
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hannah gais @hannahgais.bsky.social · 22/04/2026
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Gabe Ortíz @tusk81.bsky.social · 22/04/2026
“… we will not be deterred, we will not be intimidated, and we will continue to condemn racism, sexism, antisemitism, Islamophobia, homophobia, and all hate for the blight that it is.”
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SPLC Union @splcunion.bsky.social · 22/04/2026
Below is a statement from the unionized workers of the Southern Poverty Law Center.
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Yesterday, the Department of Justice leveled outrageous allegations at the Southern Poverty Law Center. In so doing, they maligned the integrity of the SPLC workers who have labored tirelessly for decades to expose the dangerous cruelty of extremists and hate groups in the United States. SPLC Union Logo: 

This work is punishing. It takes a toll on our health and on our safety. But we persist because we believe in our mission to advance justice for all, and we believe that investigating, naming, and alerting the American people to the activities of those who seek to harm our neighbors is a moral imperative and an essential public service.Today our colleagues are facing abuse and harassment from the far-right figures emboldened by this attack. But we will not be deterred, we will not be intimidated, and we will continue to name racism, sexism, antisemitism, Islamophobia, homophobia, and all hate for the blight that it is.
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It's Going Down @igd.bsky.social · 05/04/2026
"You hear a lot of liberal and Democratic rhetoric about how dire this moment is. I agree. The only thing I have ever wanted, for the SPLC + for everyone living through this extraordinarily challenging moment, is for us to act like it." Important and moving read from @michaelehayden.bsky.social.
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SPLC Union @splcunion.bsky.social · 13/03/2026
We just ratified our second contract since we formed our union in 2019. Scroll through these slides to find out more!
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The workers of the SPLC have ratified a new collective bargaining agreement with the SPLC's management after nine months of negotiations.
This is the second contract the
SPLC Union has ratified since its formation in 2019, and it includes multiple new pro-labor provisions that will contribute to the organization's health and resilience during a time when the work of the SPLC's line staff is more crucial than ever.SPLC Union logo

Of the many wins for the 220 unionized workers at the SPLC, this contract includes:
• continued remote work flexibility
• an additional four weeks of parental leave
• significant wage increases, particularly for the lowest-paid employees
• Union-informed vetting and planning process in the event of potential layoffs
• worker protections and responsible limitations related to artificial intelligence in the workplace
• a plan to explore options for improving the ethical footprint of retirement investments


and more! SPLC Union logo

Our first contract dramatically improved
pay and benefits at the SPLC.
This contract takes it a step further by providing additional protections and responding to the threats that our members face today.SPLC Union logo

After mass layoffs in 2024, SPLC's leaders had a lot of work to do in restoring our members' sense of security and dignity.
And they still have a ways to go on that front.
But we're sincere in our belief that the organization and its work truly benefit when staff wellbeing is a priority, and management responded to that sincerity during the bargaining process.
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Spencer Ackerman @attackerman.bsky.social · 08/03/2026
Leqaa Kordia, in her own words, for @zeteo.com. Leqaa should be free. Her captors, and whichever outside organization collaborated with them, should be the ones in cages.
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EXCLUSIVE: I’m the Palestinian Who Has Been in ICE Detention for Almost a Year
Don't forget us on International Women's Day, writes Leqaa Kordia.
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ProPublica Guild @propublicaguild.org · 05/02/2026
You can support us by sharing our posts and donating to our GoFundMe to help offset the cost of missed pay: www.gofundme.com/f/support-pr...
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Donate to Support ProPublica Workers in Our Fight for a Fair Contract, organized by Eli Oberman
We are the unionized workers at ProPublica, and we’re ready to… Eli Oberman needs your support for Support ProPublica Workers in Our Fight for a Fair Contract
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ProPublica Guild @propublicaguild.org · 05/02/2026
We’re ready to strike for a fair contract after fighting for job security, a fair disciplinary process, wages that reflect the value of our work and clear guardrails around AI for more than two years. www.propublicaguild.org/updates/the-...
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The ProPublica Guild is Ready to Strike for a Fair Contract — ProPublica Guild
The ProPublica Guild is prepared to strike. We have shown up and compromised at the bargaining table for more than two years, but our newsroom’s management has slow-walked negotiations , offering w...
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Will Oremus @willoremus.com · 04/02/2026
Whatever you think of the Washington Post at this moment, here's a chance to support the dedicated, hard-working journalists who were just laid off. If you have the means, your donation is most welcome. If you don't, a kind thought and maybe spreading the word to others is support enough 💙
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Donate to Washington Post 2026 layoff fund, organized by Rachel Siegel
On Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2026, The Washington Post laid off hundreds of journalists. We ar… Rachel Siegel needs your support for Washington Post 2026 layoff fund
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SPLC Union @splcunion.bsky.social · 04/02/2026
Solidarity with our union siblings at The Washington Post.
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In These Times @inthesetimes.com · 03/02/2026
1 in 4 Minnesotans participated in the Jan. 23 shutdown against ICE, or had a loved one who did. Polling shows massive participation & support. @sarahlazare.bsky.social, @bloomekatz.bsky.social & @thomasbirm.bsky.social report with @workdaymagazine.bsky.social inthesetimes.com/article/labo...
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Poll Shows Massive Participation in Minnesota Shutdown Against ICE
One in four Minnesota voters took part in January 23 day of action, or had a loved one who did.
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Freedom of the Press Foundation @freedom.press · 02/02/2026
“We’re having a constitutional crisis,” journalist @bygeorgiafort.bsky.social tells @democracynow.org. “What we’re seeing here in Minnesota is the people are continuing to stand. They are continuing to demand that our Constitution be upheld. I believe that journalism is not a crime.”
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“Journalism Is Not a Crime”: Georgia Fort & Don Lemon Arrested for Covering St. Paul Church Protest
As protests continue in Minnesota over the federal government’s immigration crackdown, former CNN anchor Don Lemon and independent journalist Georgia Fort now face federal charges stemming from their ...
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Washington Post Guild @postguild.bsky.social · 02/02/2026
It takes all of us to make The Washington Post. Every section works together to create this authoritative, entertaining, worldwide news report. So, Jeff Bezos, #SaveThePost.
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Jon Schleuss @jschleuss.com · 16/01/2026
The detention of a Guild member in Minnesota amidst the chaos created by DHS is heartbreaking and infuriating. My heart goes out to his family, who are now without their father and husband.
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The NewsGuild-CWA @newsguild.org · 16/01/2026
On Friday, January 9, ICE arrested a member of our union, the Minnesota Newspaper and Communications Guild, as part of Operation Metro Surge. He has been transferred to a detention facility in Texas, where he is awaiting action on his petition for habeas corpus. newsguild.org/guild-member...
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Guild member detained by ICE in Minnesota | The NewsGuild - TNG-CWA
On Friday, January 9, ICE arrested a member of our union, the Minnesota Newspaper and Communications Guild, as part of Operation Metro Surge.
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The NewsGuild-CWA @newsguild.org · 14/01/2026
“Journalists have the right to do their jobs without fear of government interference,” said President Jon Schleuss. “Today’s FBI raid on a journalist’s home is a direct assault on the 1st Amendment and a threat to every working journalist. @postguild.bsky.social newsguild.org/the-newsguil...
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The NewsGuild strongly condemns FBI’s raid of Washington Post reporter’s home | The NewsGuild - TNG-CWA
“The Guild is alarmed and appalled by federal law enforcement’s search and seizure of reporter Natanson’s property and personal devices,” the Post Guild said.
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Washington-Baltimore News Guild @wbng.org · 14/01/2026
WBNG condemns the FBI search of @postguild.bsky.social member Hannah Natanson's home & seizure of her electronics by federal agents Such actions represent a dangerous escalation that threatens press freedom & the fundamental role of journalists in holding power accountable wbng.org/2026/01/14/w...
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WBNG condemns FBI search of Washington Post Guild member's home - Washington-Baltimore News Guild
The Washington-Baltimore News Guild unequivocally condemns the reported search of a Washington Post reporter’s home and the seizure of her electronic devices by federal agents.
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The NewsGuild-CWA @newsguild.org · 24/11/2025
🚨‼️: This morning, Pittsburgh strikers are back at work! @pghguild.com
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Netroots Nation @netrootsnation.bsky.social · 25/11/2025
A tremendous win for the movement from @newsguild.org & @cwaunion.bsky.social !
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Condé Union @condeunion.bsky.social · 06/11/2025
Breaking News: Late last night Conde Nast illegally fired 4 union organizers who asked company execs to explain the downsizing of Teen Vogue and continued layoffs. We’ve filed a grievance.
Statement from The NewsGuild of New York and Condé United  
on illegal firing of four union leaders who demanded answers about this week’s layoffs at Teen Vogue, other brands
Late Wednesday night, Condé Nast’s VP of Labor Relations notified the Guild that the Company was immediately terminating four Condé United leaders for engaging in the protected concerted activity of gathering in their 1 World Trade Center office to demand answers on this week’s abrupt layoffs at multiple brands including WIRED and the consolidation at Teen Vogue.
These egregious terminations are a flagrant breach of the Just Cause terms of our contract and an unprecedented violation of their federally protected rights as union members to participate in a collective action.  
Through these illegal terminations, Condé Nast management is attempting to intimidate and silence our members' advocacy for the courageous cultural and political journalism of Teen Vogue, as well as diverting attention away from the obvious lack of corporate leadership at the company.
Condé United members illegally fired are:
Alma Avalle: Writer, digital producer at Bon Appetit; NewsGuild of New York first vice president, trans activist, and union leader
Jake Lahut: Wired senior reporter covering the Trump White House
Jasper Lo: Senior fact checker at The New Yorker and US Army veteran: outgoing first vice chair of The New Yorker Union
Ben Dewey: Videographer at Condé Nast Entertainment, former vice chair of the CNE unit
“Management’s attempt at union-busting, using intimidation and grossly illegal tactics to try to suppress protected union activity, will not stand,” said Susan DeCarava, president of The NewsGuild of New York. “The NewsGuild of New York has zero tolerance for bad bosses who harass, target and disrespect our fellow Guild members. We represent nearly 6,000 media workers across the tri-state area and we stand firmly in solidarity, ready to fight for the rights of our members illegally fired from their jobs at …
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The NewsGuild-CWA @newsguild.org · 06/10/2025
NEW: ICE is attacking journalists in Chicago, and the @chicagonewsguild.bsky.social is fighting back. "Journalism is not a crime," @jschleuss.com told @axios.com. The 1st Amendment makes press freedom a cornerstone of our democracy, and we will fight to defend it. www.axios.com/2025/10/06/d...
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"Journalism is not a crime": Chicago reporters sue Trump over violence at ICE protests
Press groups say Trump's agents used force to silence reporters.
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SPLC Union @splcunion.bsky.social · 21/05/2025
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CWA @cwaunion.bsky.social · 26/03/2025
Many CWA members work at PBS & NPR stations and play a crucial role in keeping our communities informed. Without public television and radio stations, we will lose access to critical local news and programming.
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CWA @cwaunion.bsky.social · 28/03/2025
Last night, President Trump issued yet another illegal executive order targeted at workers’ freedom to form unions and bargain contracts. cwa-union.org/news/release...
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CWA Statement on Executive Order Silencing Union Workers
Last night, President Trump issued yet another illegal executive order targeted at workers’ freedom to form unions and bargain contracts.
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Writers Guild of America East @wgaeast.bsky.social · 28/03/2025
The following is a statement from Writers Guild of America East, AFL-CIO (WGAE), Executive Director Sam Wheeler:
Last night President Trump issued an unlawful Executive Order purporting to strip nearly two-thirds of the federal workforce of their collective bargaining rights. This illegal attack on roughly 700,000 federal workers and their unions is an assault on the entire labor movement and all American workers.
It's not surprising that the billionaires in the Trump Administration hate unions. Unions are a bulwark against tyranny, both in the
workplace and in civil society.
Right now, federal union members are defending the American people from Elon Musk's reckless and unconstitutional dismantling of the federal government. [...]And we know that these occurrences won’t stop with federal unions—the anti-union zealots in the Administration want every worker in America weak, isolated, disposable and at the mercy of their boss.
 
The WGAE stands ready to join with our sibling unions and the broader labor movement to resist this attack on working people. We must stand together.
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Joshua Erlich @joshuaerlich.bsky.social · 19/02/2025
makes sense to get ride of classic non-systemic issues, like immigration
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SPLC Union @splcunion.bsky.social · 19/02/2025
CNN covers SPLC’s catastrophic decision to layoff its entire immigration staff in June. SPLC says it did so because they want to focus on “broad, systematic issues.” So why can’t SPLC executives explain how they plan to do so? www.cnn.com/2025/02/19/p...
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In lead-up to Trump crackdown, an iconic civil rights group fired all the attorneys in its unit defending undocumented migrants | CNN Politics
With Trump back in the White House after having promised during the campaign to unleash “the largest deportation operation in American history,” the cadre of attorneys at the Southern Poverty Law Cent...
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CNN @cnn.com · 19/02/2025
A civil rights group that successfully defended migrant workers fired dozens of attorneys and staff. It leaves a huge void in immigration advocacy.
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In lead-up to Trump crackdown, an iconic civil rights group fired all the attorneys in its unit defending undocumented migrants | CNN Politics
With Trump back in the White House after having promised during the campaign to unleash “the largest deportation operation in American history,” the cadre of attorneys at the Southern Poverty Law Cent...
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More Perfect Union @moreperfectunion.bsky.social · 04/02/2025
Two massive unions have sued the Treasury Department for granting Musk's “Department of Government Efficiency” access to federal government payment systems. SEIU and AFGE, with nearly 3 million combined members, are fighting DOGE's illegal activity. www.huffpost.com/entry/unions...
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Unions Sue Treasury Department Over Giving Musk's 'DOGE' Access To Payment System
Giving Elon Musk's team access to Treasury's payment systems amounts to a "massive and unprecedented" privacy intrusion, the complaint states.
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National Labor Relations Board Union @nlrbu.bsky.social · 04/02/2025
Late last night, with about 15 minutes notice to the Union, the NLRB’s HR sent an email adopting the terms of the forked-up resignation scam. HR also provided us a contract that appears to be drafted by AI or LegalZoom. As labor lawyers, we’re happy to go over this in detail. 🧵
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Guild of Autistic Self-Advocate Staff (GASS) @autisticstaffguild.bsky.social · 08/01/2025
ASAN staff is uniting to form the Autistic Self Advocacy Union! Today, we have officially asked management to voluntarily recognize our union. We hope they choose to do so soon!
Textured pink background with a light pink rounded square in the center. Inside, green text is at the top in an arch that reads: ASAN Staff is Uniting to Form the Autistic Self Advocacy Union! There is a picture of 11 faces with a zoom background that has the ASAU logo. Text reads: We organized as part of the Pacific Media Workers Guild, a local chapter of The NewsGuild-Communication Workers of America (TNG-CWA Local 39521). Today, we have officially asked management to voluntarily recognize our union. We hope they choose to do so soon.
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SPLC Union @splcunion.bsky.social · 20/12/2024
We’re thankful for your solidarity during such a hard year. Please consider making a donation to the SPLC Union Layoff Fund to help our colleagues still struggling after the disastrous layoffs in June. Give them the gift of financial security to start off the new year: bit.ly/LayoffFund
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Support Laid Off SPLC Employees
Despite SPLC laying off 60+ colleagues, the SPLC Union hasn’t given up fighting for a just and equitable workplace. We can’t thank you enough for the solidarity and support you’ve shown us since this ...
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AFL-CIO @aflcio.org · 02/12/2024
Unions make the holidays happier, with fair pay, vacation days, and better benefits - not to mention more control over your schedule. It’s a great time to think about joining or forming a union! aflcio.org/formaunion
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Form a Union | AFL-CIO
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SPLC Union @splcunion.bsky.social · 02/12/2024
We haven’t given up. This Giving Tuesday, show support to those targeted by SPLC’s disastrous layoffs and donate to our Layoff Fund: bit.ly/LayoffFund And read up on our latest update, including Margaret Huang’s plans to hire even more unnecessary executives: tinyurl.com/splcunionnov24
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Support Laid Off SPLC Employees
Despite SPLC laying off 60+ colleagues, the SPLC Union hasn’t given up fighting for a just and equitable workplace. We can’t thank you enough for the solidarity and support you’ve shown us since this ...
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hannah gais @hannahgais.bsky.social · 02/12/2024
Periodic reminder that you can help our laid off colleagues, who were impacted by SPLC’s disastrous layoffs earlier this year, this Giving Tuesday by giving to our layoff fund.
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SPLC Union @splcunion.bsky.social · 22/11/2024
Hello new followers! A reminder that you can help our former colleagues, who were fired as part of SPLC’s disastrous layoffs, out by donating whatever you can here: actionnetwork.org/fundraising/...
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Support Laid Off SPLC Employees
Despite SPLC laying off 60+ colleagues, the SPLC Union hasn’t given up fighting for a just and equitable workplace. We can’t thank you enough for the solidarity and support you’ve shown us since this ...
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SPLC Union @splcunion.bsky.social · 21/11/2024
Help our former colleagues who were impacted by SPLC's disastrous layoffs earlier this year. Donate any way you can here: bit.ly/LayoffFund And read up on the latest update from the SPLC Union: tinyurl.com/splcunionnov24
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Support Laid Off SPLC Employees
Despite SPLC laying off 60+ colleagues, the SPLC Union hasn’t given up fighting for a just and equitable workplace. We can’t thank you enough for the solidarity and support you’ve shown us since this ...
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The NewsGuild-CWA @newsguild.org · 20/11/2024
🚨ACTION NEEDED: H.R. 9495 includes a poison pill provision that is a serious threat to nonprofits. This bill would remove due process and hand over considerable power to future administrations. Join us in urging Congress to vote NO on H.R. 9495! 🔗bit.ly/STOP9495
Graphic with bold text urging action against H.R. 9495. The header reads, 'Tell Your Reps: Vote No! On H.R. 9495.' The main text says, 'Defend Nonprofit Workers!' followed by a warning: 'H.R. 9495 could shutter nonprofit newsrooms, stifle free speech, and harm our communities.' The NewsGuild-CWA logo is included, and the link 'bit.ly/STOP9495' is highlighted at the bottom in a red banner.
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Washington Post Guild @postguild.bsky.social · 13/11/2024
👋 Hi, we're the union of The Washington Post. We represent 1,000 people across the newsroom and in our commercial operations — including award-winning journalists and the talented marketing, advertising and printing plant staff who help readers and watchers find their work.
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The NewsGuild-CWA @newsguild.org · 13/11/2024
Hello! 👋 We’re the NewsGuild-CWA, the largest union of journalists and media workers in North America — a sector of the @cwa.org and an affiliate of the @aflcio.bsky.social. We'll be posting here to build community beyond the other app. Could you help us get connected?
Bluesky and The NewsGuild logos interact on a blue gradient with the NewsGuild username underneath: "@newsguild.bsky.social"
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SPLC Union @splcunion.bsky.social · 13/09/2024
SPLC Union members had the bravery to use their full names in this Guardian story about our recent vote of no confidence in Margaret Huang’s leadership. Meanwhile, SPLC leadership hid behind anonymity to deliver corporate doublespeak. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2024...
In an email, a SPLC
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spokesperson said: "The
SPLC Board was
unanimous in re-affirming its support of the recent reorganization and in its recognition of the leadership of CEO Margaret Huang. We respect the bargaining unit's right to oppose the changes to the SPLC programs and activities, and we empathize with all employees who were impacted by the staff restructure. These decisions are never easy, but necessary to strengthen our strategic framework and focus so that we can meet the challenges of this decade and beyond.
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