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Science News Media Guild @sn-media-guild.bsky.social · 16d

@society4science.bsky.social CEO @mayaajmera.bsky.social is speaking at #concordia25 about "collaboration" and "well-being" in the future workplace. Meanwhile, @sn-media-guild.bsky.social workers have spent 516 days at the bargaining table with little to show for it. Yikes. 😬

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Aaron Tremper @aarontremper.bsky.social · 19d

500+10+3. 5.13*10^2. 513/1. DXIII.
Yup, still way too long.

Science News Media Guild @sn-media-guild.bsky.social · 19d

𝟱𝟭𝟯 𝗱𝗮𝘆𝘀,👏Five👏hundred👏thirteen👏days👏, 𝟝𝟙𝟛 𝕕𝕒𝕪𝕤.

No matter how you write it out, that’s a ridiculously long time. Workers at @sciencenews.bsky.social and @snexplores.bsky.social deserve a fair and timely contract.

@society4science.bsky.social and @mayaajmera.bsky.social this is not it. ✊

Science News Media Guild @sn-media-guild.bsky.social · Sep 6

Today marks 500 days since we started bargaining. Seems like you’re a little behind on that fair contract, @society4science.bsky.social. It’s all good. Here’s a calendar to help you keep track of the important things. As science journalists, meeting deadlines is kind of our thing.

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Aaron Tremper @aarontremper.bsky.social · 26d

500+ days is WAY too long to be waiting on a fair contract. Workers continue to lose money. Be sure to sign SNMG's petition!

actionnetwork.org/petitions/fo...

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Aaron Tremper @aarontremper.bsky.social · Sep 5

500 days and still no deal? Our workers deserve better for the incredible work they do! Please take a moment to sign and share our petition for a fair contract.

actionnetwork.org/petitions/fo...

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Aaron Tremper @aarontremper.bsky.social · Aug 5

Cranking up the volume. Hoping all parties can orchestrate a fair agreement soon.

actionnetwork.org/petitions/fo...

Science News Media Guild @sn-media-guild.bsky.social · Aug 5

A fair contract would be 🎶 to our ears. We started negotiations with @society4science.bsky.social 468 days ago, & are still being met with silence when it comes to transparent and equitable pay. @sn-media-guild.bsky.social is keeping this show alive! Help our cause by ✍️ our petition below!

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Lillian Steenblik Hwang @lillianhwang.bsky.social · Jun 17

420 Days.

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Aaron Tremper @aarontremper.bsky.social · Jun 17

Proud to stand with my union, @sn-media-guild.bsky.social. After 420 days of bargaining, we’re still fighting for a #faircontract. In an era of growing mistrust in science, our work matters. Support our efforts by signing the petition below! ✍️📷✊

#FairContractNow #UnionStrong #science

Science News Media Guild @sn-media-guild.bsky.social · Jun 17

Sign our petition to let @society4science.bsky.social @mayaajmera.bsky.social know you stand with us! We just want management to value our work as much as we value its mission to inform, educate and inspire. A #faircontract shouldn't take over a year to negotiate!

actionnetwork.org/petitions/fo...

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...

actionnetwork.org

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Aaron Tremper @aarontremper.bsky.social · Jun 11

What do journalism and life expenses have in common? You can't put them on pause. No one at @sn-media-guild.bsky.social wants to drag this out. We just want a fair contract.

#UnionSolidarity #FairContractNow

Science News Media Guild @sn-media-guild.bsky.social · Jun 9

What's the 411 on SNMG's bargaining efforts? We've been in negotiations for 411 days. We've been checking our messages, but still don't have a fair contract with @society4science.bsky.social.

#laborrights #faircontractNOW #unionstrong

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Aaron Tremper @aarontremper.bsky.social · Jun 2

After 404 days of use, the current OS is definitely buggy. Clear the caches and install a fair contract for
@sn-media-guild.bsky.social. #faircontractnow #unionstrong #standwithworkers

Science News Media Guild @sn-media-guild.bsky.social · Jun 2

⚠️ 404 Error: Fair Contract Not Found. ⚠️
Status: 404 days since entering negotiations with @society4science.bsky.social. If this error persists, we recommend refreshing the commitment to equity and respect for workers. #faircontractnow

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Aaron Tremper @aarontremper.bsky.social · May 20

It’s disheartening that @sn-media-guild.bsky.social has been negotiating for over a year without a fair contract, especially as living costs continue to rise. Staff shouldn’t struggle while top executives at @society4science.bsky.social continue to receive exorbitant raises.

#laborrights #union

Science News Media Guild @sn-media-guild.bsky.social · May 19

This week we're talking pay. For years our employees have received annual raises that lag behind the rising cost-of-living. Meanwhile, our CEO @mayaajmera.bsky.social has been getting raises as large as some employees’ entire salaries! We deserve fair pay, @society4science.bsky.social.

#worthmore ✊

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Aaron Tremper @aarontremper.bsky.social · May 13

It's official! I recorded my first TikTok for
@sciencenews.bsky.social It’s been such an exciting experience to bring my reporting on biohybrid robots to a new platform. Huge thanks to our incredible digital team for making it happen!

www.tiktok.com/@sciencenews...

#science #TikTok

Fusing machines with plants and fungi isn’t just sci-fi. A new generation of biohybrid robots could someday help in agriculture or energy production. These biohybrid life-forms are giving machines new...

TikTok video by sciencenewsofficial

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Science News Media Guild @sn-media-guild.bsky.social · Apr 8

We’re rallying on Thursday, April 10th to raise awareness about our fight for a fair contract! We’ve been negotiating with @society4science.bsky.social for nearly a year and we’re not happy with the progress made. A fair contract shouldn’t be rocket science. Please spread the word!

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Science News Media Guild @sn-media-guild.bsky.social · Apr 7

We’re rallying on Thursday, April 10th to raise awareness about our fight for a fair contract! We’ve been negotiating with @society4science.bsky.social for nearly a year and we’re not happy with the progress made. A fair contract shouldn’t be rocket science! Please spread the word!

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Aaron Tremper @aarontremper.bsky.social · Mar 27

🚨 It's finally here! 🚨 I’m excited to share my latest for @snexplores.bsky.social.

1.5 years in the making, this feature dives into the discoveries that helped show why birds are our last remaining dinosaurs. Twiggy the Barred Owl & I are sure you'll learn a thing or two about birds! 🦉

Dinosaurs are still alive. Today, we call them birds

Birds don’t look like the scaly giants of Jurassic World. But fossils are revealing how these modern-day dinosaurs descended from ancient reptiles.

www.snexplores.org

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Aaron Tremper @aarontremper.bsky.social · Mar 3

Steel, wires and sensors may all come to mind when you think of robots. But living tissue can also help machines interact with their environment. Learn more about how plants and fungi are giving robotics an extra boost in my latest for @sciencenews.bsky.social!

www.sciencenews.org/article/plan...

Robots are gaining new capabilities thanks to plants and fungi

Biohybrid robots made with plant and fungal tissue are more sensitive to their surroundings.

www.sciencenews.org

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Aaron Tremper @aarontremper.bsky.social · Feb 24

This is such a cool idea!

Aaron Tremper @aarontremper.bsky.social · Feb 19

I even wrote an article about the physics of Sonic's speedy ways. You can find it here!

www.snexplores.org/article/soni...

To clear loops, Sonic the Hedgehog must hit the right speed

Most animals don’t run through loops. Sonic would need the physics behind roller coasters and race cars to clear one.

www.snexplores.org

Aaron Tremper @aarontremper.bsky.social · Feb 19

Unpopular opinion: A Sonic racing game should have racers that run. In the words of the Blue Blur: isn't that his whole gimmick?

#crossworlds

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Science News Media Guild @sn-media-guild.bsky.social · Feb 12

Beyonce sits in a chair wearing a sleeveless, brown dress. She looks surprised. White text reads "We got Cowboy Carter Tour tickets before we got a fair contract."

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Aaron Tremper @aarontremper.bsky.social · Feb 5

Iron Man’s iconic Mark series powersuits are perfect for fighting crime in movies. But a real-life version of this armor could seriously injure anyone looking to use it. My latest for @snexplores.bsky.social!

www.snexplores.org/article/iron...

Move over Iron Man, exoskeletons are getting real

Real-world wearable devices help people stay safe at work and accomplish everyday tasks.

www.snexplores.org

Aaron Tremper @aarontremper.bsky.social · Feb 3

A Grammy, live performance and single debut? Tonight feels like Lady Gaga's night!

Aaron Tremper @aarontremper.bsky.social · Feb 3

Um, were those the #beyonce visuals during the nominees for 'Record of the Year'? 👀

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Aaron Tremper @aarontremper.bsky.social · Feb 3

Oh, definitely caught off guard with that Quincy Jones tribute, Janelle Monae. We've missed the ArchAndroid.

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Aaron Tremper @aarontremper.bsky.social · Feb 3

To have Stevie Wonder and Herbie Hancock together on one stage. 😮‍💨

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Aaron Tremper @aarontremper.bsky.social · Feb 3

Cynthia Erivo's voice is an absolute gift, plain and simple.

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