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Pacific Northwest Newspaper Guild

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We are the Pacific Northwest Newspaper Guild, TNG-CWA. For almost 90 years we've been representing journalists across the PNW. Today, we represent more than 350 workers in Washington, Oregon, Alaska and Idaho. https://linktr.ee/pnwguild

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Pacific Northwest Newspaper Guild @pacnwguild.bsky.social · 12d

Good morning! We are back in effects bargaining this afternoon with @cascadepbs.bsky.social over the layoffs of our members with the @cascadepbsunion.bsky.social. The public has spoken loudly and we hope management is listening. 🧵

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Cascade PBS Union @cascadepbsunion.bsky.social · 17d

It’s difficult to find the words to express how our unit is feeling right now, but we’ll take a stab at it: shocked, disappointed, angry, gutted. @cascadepbs.bsky.social’s choice to eliminate long-form written reporting is a massive loss for our community in a critical moment. tinyurl.com/LayoffFund

Donate to Support Cascade PBS journalists after online newsroom axed, organized by Isabella Breda

On Monday, Sept. 22, Cascade PBS announced that it would be s… Isabella Breda needs your support for Support Cascade PBS journalists after online newsroom axed

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Pacific Northwest Newspaper Guild @pacnwguild.bsky.social · 15d

If you support Cascade PBS’s journalists and are upset about this decision, please email executives Rob Dunlop, Rebecca Farwell and Carole Williams to let them know: actionnetwork.org/letters/tell...

Tell Cascade PBS to Take Care of their Workers!

Please support the union members at Cascade PBS by sending a letter to Cascade PBS Executives demanding they offer more severance to those workers impact by the unnecessary layoffs. -- On Monday, S...

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Pacific Northwest Newspaper Guild @pacnwguild.bsky.social · 15d

We have heard the public’s outrage and the Pacific Northwest Newspaper Guild condemns Cascade PBS’s decision to shutter the newsroom. Please see the press release below for a full statement.

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Pacific Northwest Newspaper Guild @pacnwguild.bsky.social · 15d

Nine Pacific Northwest Newspaper Guild represented journalists and have also lost their livelihoods as a consequence of @CascadePBSNews
decision. They are crowdfunding to support our affected colleagues, and you can help by donating to our layoff fund. tinyurl.com/LayoffFund

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Pacific Northwest Newspaper Guild @pacnwguild.bsky.social · 26d

The PNW supports @propublicaguild.org
workers and their fight for a fair contract that includes “just cause” job security, a fair and transparent disciplinary process, and guardrails ensuring artificial intelligence does not replace journalists! Sign to support! @propublica.org

ProPublica Guild @propublicaguild.org · 26d

Our members flyered the @ire.org gala to rally support for a fair contract with a transparent disciplinary process and protections against journalists being replaced by AI.

You can show your support here: actionnetwork.org/petitions/te...

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Idaho News Guild @idahonewsguild.bsky.social · Sep 2

Let’s get clickbait out of local news.

Learn about how our regional reporters are fighting against story quotas at McClatchy Media. 🧵

Check out our video below to see local stories that took time and effort — the way our readers deserve. 👇

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Pacific Northwest Newspaper Guild @pacnwguild.bsky.social · Jul 22

Whomp Whomp!

Washington State NewsGuild @wanewsguild.bsky.social · Jul 22

We never thought the company would fight us this hard about having Veterans Day off.

#UnionNegotations #McClatchy #VeteransDay

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Pacific Northwest Newspaper Guild @pacnwguild.bsky.social · Jul 14

🧵And here are just some of the powerful comments and messages we've received from subscribers and supporters of the Everett Herald. Sign the petition today! Make sure your voice is heard by Carpenter Media Group. Petition and more info on the campaign in our bio. pnwguild.org/save-pnw-news

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Pacific Northwest Newspaper Guild @pacnwguild.bsky.social · Jul 11

🧵Here are just some of the powerful comments and messages we've received from subscribers and supporters of the The Bulletin. Sign the petition today to support this hardworking staff. Make sure your voice is heard by Carpenter! Petition and more info on the campaign at pnwguild.org/save-pnw-news

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Pacific Northwest Newspaper Guild @pacnwguild.bsky.social · Jul 11