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The NewsGuild-CWA @newsguild.org · 1d

NEW: L.A. Times journalists just voted to authorize the newsroom’s first open-ended strike.

Eighty-five percent of the @latguild.bsky.social voted to support the strike. Just over 200 workers — 98% of members — took part in the historic vote.

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The NewsGuild-CWA @newsguild.org · 1d

🚨BREAKING: A federal judge blocks DHS/ICE from arresting journalists and using chemical weapons on peaceful protestors and the Chicago press.

Alongside the @chicagonewsguild.bsky.social, we will fight the Trump administration’s assault on our First Amendment rights.

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RELEASE: Federal judge orders DHS/ICE to halt arrests and use of chemical weapons on Chicago press, peaceful protestors | The NewsGuild - TNG-CWA

Today, a federal judge entered an order barring DHS agents, such as ICE, from using force against journalists and protesters in Chicago.

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ANA Guild @anastaffguild.bsky.social · 2d

Did you know that we, the staff at the American Nurses Association (ANA), are unionized?

ANA works because we do! Proud to be #UnionStrongAtANA

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Phil Lewis @phillewis.bsky.social · 3d

Rev. David Black stood in front of a Chicago-area ICE facility and began to pray.

The masked ICE agents on the roof responded by firing pepper balls, with one striking him in the head

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The NewsGuild-CWA @newsguild.org · 4d

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.

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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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Buffalo Newspaper Guild @buffaloguild.bsky.social · 7d

Here’s our statement on today’s @buffalonews.com announcement:

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Save VOA @savevoa.bsky.social · 11d

BREAKING: Judge blocks mass VOA layoffs. Status quo preserved as court warns of “concerning disrespect” by agency leaders. #SaveVOA #PressFreedom

Judge suspends Trump administration's plan to eliminate hundreds of Voice of America jobs

A federal judge has agreed to temporarily suspend the Trump administration’s plan to eliminate hundreds of jobs at the agency that oversees Voice of America. U.S.

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The NewsGuild of New York @nyguild.bsky.social · 11d

Today our @nydnunion.bsky.social members, joined by NYGuild President @susandecarava @cwadistrict1.bsky.social CentralLaborNYC, testified before the in support of @cndelarosa.bsky.social Resolution 1015 condemning Alden Global Capital’s predatory practices and refusal to agree to a fair contract ✊🏾

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The NewsGuild-CWA @newsguild.org · 10d

ICE brutalizing journalists is nothing short of an act of political violence and an assault on the free press.

We strongly condemn these cowardly actions by masked agents.

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ICE agents assault amNewYork reporter at Federal Plaza immigration court; another journalist seriously injured after shove | amNewYork

ICE agents assaulted amNewYork's own Dean Moses, and allegedly attacked another journalist, on Tuesday morning as they were documenting the ongoing arrests of

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Pacific Northwest Newspaper Guild @pacnwguild.bsky.social · 10d

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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The NewsGuild-CWA @newsguild.org · 11d

🚨 BIG WIN: Workers at the Maine Trust for Local News voted 34–1 to expand their union! The News Guild of Maine is now more than 200 strong. 💪

Nearly 50 new members — reporters, designers, sales staff & more — are now part of the News Guild of Maine.

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RELEASE: Maine Trust for Local News workers expand union rights | The NewsGuild - TNG-CWA

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The NewsGuild-CWA @newsguild.org · 15d

2/ Share this link with your friends and colleagues and spread the word:

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Stand with international journalists working in the U.S.

Submit a Comment to DHS in Support of Journalists NewsGuild-CWA members and supporters of a free press oppose recent rules that would restrict journalists operating in the United States. The U.S. Dep...

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The NewsGuild-CWA @newsguild.org · 15d

🚨 ACTION: The U.S. should welcome foreign journalists—not kick them out.

DHS is trying to gut the journalist I visa program and weaken press freedom at home and abroad.

▶️ Will you join over 13,000 and submit your own comment?:

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ACTION: NewsGuild-CWA joins calls on DHS to withdraw journalist visa proposal | The NewsGuild - TNG-CWA

The NewsGuild-CWA calls on DHS to withdraw its proposed rule that would change the I visa program for foreign journalists working in the United States.

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Baltimore Sun Guild @baltsunguild.bsky.social · 16d

Thanks for having us on today, @majorityreport.bsky.social!

Catch our interview with @samseder.bsky.social about our year-plus of bargaining and the Orwellian “non-disparagement” clause that David Smith’s management is trying to force on us.

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Trump's New ABC Threat Exposes 'Business Decision' BS w/ Hannah Gaskill, Dan Belson | MR Live

YouTube video by The Majority Report w/ Sam Seder

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AFL-CIO @aflcio.org · 16d

Starbucks @sbworkersunited.org baristas are up against unprecedented corporate CEO greed and inequality.

We stand in solidarity with Starbucks baristas across the country as they fight for their fair share of the profits THEY create.

Starbucks’ CEO received $97,813,843 in annualized total compensation. Learn more: aflcio.org/paywatch

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Freedom of the Press Foundation @freedom.press · 18d

We supplemented our prior ethics complaint against Brendan Carr to discuss the Jimmy Kimmel shakedown.

It explains how Carr is behaving more like a member of the mob than a member of the bar.

We're unfortunately not confident it'll be the last supplement.
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Screenshot of first page of Freedom of the Press Foundation's supplemental attorney disciplinary complaint against Brendan Carr filed September 21, 2025.

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Freedom of the Press Foundation @freedom.press · 17d

Nexstar and Sinclair should be ashamed of themselves for continuing to cave to Brendan Carr's unconstitutional extortion tactics.

If your corporate interests don't allow you to stand up for the First Amendment, get out of the news business.

Quote card from FPF Advocacy Director Seth Stern

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Karen Attiah @karenattiah.bsky.social · 17d

Some news.

The New York Times @nytimes.com · 17d

Karen Attiah, a Washington Post opinion writer fired this month for her social media posts about the assassination of Charlie Kirk, has filed a grievance arguing that she should have been allowed to share her views on news events under the company’s labor agreement and social media policy.

Karen Attiah Says Firing by Washington Post Violated Labor Agreement

The company fired Karen Attiah this month for her social media posts related to Charlie Kirk’s assassination.

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Baltimore Sun Guild @baltsunguild.bsky.social · 16d

Send a message to David Smith and Armstrong Williams: Respect union journalists. actionnetwork.org/letters/resp...

Respect the Sun and its Staff!

Since The Baltimore Sun was taken over by David Smith and Armstrong Williams in 2024, staff and residents of the city have been taken aback by sliding journalistic standards in the paper. This is comp...

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The NewsGuild-CWA @newsguild.org · 16d

Imagine one company deciding what shows up on your TV.

Nexstar pulled Jimmy Kimmel to appease the FCC — because they want a merger that would allow them to control what 8 out of 10 Americans see.

That’s monopoly power, not free speech.
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Elizabeth Warren @warren.senate.gov · 17d

Nexstar, the largest TV broadcaster, needs Donald Trump's approval for a $6 billion deal.

If approved, Nexstar would control TV stations reaching 80% of households — violating the cap set by Congress to protect against monopolies.

This censorship of Kimmel reeks of corruption.

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Jon Schleuss @jschleuss.com · 17d

Welcome to Bluesky!

SunSentinel Guild @sunsentinelguild.bsky.social · 17d

We are the SunSentinel Guild, a unit of @newsguild.org.

South Florida Sun Sentinel workers win union election by unanimous landslide | The NewsGuild - TNG-CWA

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Politico @politico.com · 17d

COLUMN: Ted Cruz stood for free speech by calling out Trump’s FCC for intimidation. He’s playing the long game defending Jimmy Kimmel, writes our Jonathan Martin.

Ted Cruz Plays the Long Game by Defending Jimmy Kimmel

By calling out Trump’s FCC for intimidation, the Texas senator broke with his party’s silence and made a rare stand for free speech.

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Canadian Media Guild - La Guilde canadienne des médias @cmglaguilde.bsky.social · 23d

We’re hiring! CMG is seeking a Union Representative in Atlantic Canada (St. John’s or Halifax preferred). Apply by Oct. 14, 2025 cmg.ca/news/canadia...

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Everett News Guild @everettnewsguild.bsky.social · 22d

BREAKING: We have a contract!!!!! Last night we ratified our first contract after more than two years of negotiations.

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