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ANA Guild @anastaffguild.bsky.social · 6d

Our members have shown up & out during bargaining: wearing red, leafleting, & rallying for a fair contract - rain or shine!

Together our message is clear: we want fair wages for all & dignity in the workplace. #UnionStrongAtANA

Group of ANA Guild members wearing red and guild stickers in solidarity.

Two ANA Guild members leafleting in the rain holding 'we are union strong' leaflets and an umbrella.

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ANA Guild @anastaffguild.bsky.social · 7d

Hi! 👋 We're the ANA Guild (Washington-Baltimore News Guild at the American Nurses Association), the staff that supports #nurses. Proud to be #UnionStrongAtANA

Photos of union members at ANA rallying. Text: the work of ANA is done by union members.

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The NewsGuild-CWA @newsguild.org · 7d

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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Baltimore Sun Guild @baltsunguild.bsky.social · 11d

David Smith’s first order of business after purchasing The Baltimore Sun was to disparage the newspaper’s dedicated staff at an all-hands meeting.

Since then, his company has sought to silence any criticism from the union.

We get it, David: You can dish it, but you certainly can’t take it.

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The NewsGuild-CWA @newsguild.org · 13d

🚨 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 · 13d

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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The NewsGuild-CWA @newsguild.org · 22d

The Washington Post can't claim to defend free speech while firing Karen Attiah for exercising hers.

The Post should be a newsroom that promotes the freedom of ideas, speech and the press.

Washington Post Guild @postguild.bsky.social · 22d

Statement from Post Guild Leadership: The Washington Post Guild condemns the unjust firing of columnist Karen Attiah

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Washington Post Guild @postguild.bsky.social · 22d

The right to speak freely is the ultimate personal liberty and the foundation of Karen’s 11-year career at The Post. We’re proud to call Karen a colleague and a longtime union sibling. The Post Guild stands with her and will continue to support her and defend her rights.

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Washington Post Guild @postguild.bsky.social · 22d

The Washington Post wrongly fired Opinions columnist Karen Attiah over her social media posts. The Post not only flagrantly disregarded standard disciplinary processes, it also undermined its own mandate to be a champion of free speech.

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Washington Post Guild @postguild.bsky.social · 22d

Statement from Post Guild Leadership: The Washington Post Guild condemns the unjust firing of columnist Karen Attiah

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Washington-Baltimore News Guild @wbng.org · Sep 5

Support the workers by signing their petition here: 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...

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Washington-Baltimore News Guild @wbng.org · Sep 5

🚨RELEASE: After 500 days at the table with no fair contract, Science News Media Guild members (@sn-media-guild.bsky.social) have authorized a strike.

Bosses are stalling. Workers are ready to fight. ✊

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Science News Media Guild authorizes strike as union marks 500 days of bargaining with no contract - Washington-Baltimore News Guild

Members of Science News Media Guild recently voted by 92% to authorize a strike against the Society for Science if necessary.

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Washington-Baltimore News Guild @wbng.org · Sep 4

At the company’s Defense News Conference, the journalists of
@defensenews.bsky.social and @militarytimes.bsky.social stood up for their rights.

📸 Sightline Guild members wore red, leafleted and spoke out — showing the industry that it’s time for management to stop union busting & bargain fairly!

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Science News Media Guild @sn-media-guild.bsky.social · Aug 22

BREAKING: Workers of @sn-media-guild.bsky.social voted with 92% support to authorize a strike, with 89% of members participating. We're ready to do whatever it takes to get the fair contract we deserve. See our comments below to learn more about how to help our efforts! @society4science.bsky.social

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Ariel Wittenberg @arielwittenberg.bsky.social · Aug 12

“If it doesn’t align with reality, why are we putting Politico’s name on it?” —Me

Proud of the work we’re doing @pen-guild.bsky.social to stand up for good journalism in the age of AI

The NewsGuild-CWA @newsguild.org · Aug 11

NEW: POLITICO’s top editors testified that its AI experiments don’t need to follow the newsroom’s own editorial standards.

If media execs won’t protect journalism standards, NewsGuild members @pen-guild.bsky.social will!

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Politico’s recent AI experiments shouldn’t be subject to newsroom editorial standards, its editors testify

In a July arbitration hearing, Politico faced allegations that two generative AI tools violated its union contract.

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The NewsGuild-CWA @newsguild.org · Aug 11

NEW: POLITICO’s top editors testified that its AI experiments don’t need to follow the newsroom’s own editorial standards.

If media execs won’t protect journalism standards, NewsGuild members @pen-guild.bsky.social will!

www.niemanlab.org/2025/08/poli...

Politico’s recent AI experiments shouldn’t be subject to newsroom editorial standards, its editors testify

In a July arbitration hearing, Politico faced allegations that two generative AI tools violated its union contract.

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PEN Guild @pen-guild.bsky.social · Aug 11

Politico’s recent AI experiments shouldn’t be subject to newsroom editorial standards, its editors testify

www.niemanlab.org/2025/08/poli...

Politico’s recent AI experiments shouldn’t be subject to newsroom editorial standards, its editors testify

In a July arbitration hearing, Politico faced allegations that two generative AI tools violated its union contract.

www.niemanlab.org

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Washington-Baltimore News Guild @wbng.org · Jul 31

2/ “Thanks to this contract, I’m going to get the first three months at home with our new baby,” said Saul Elbein, a member of The Hill Guild’s bargaining team. “It means more than I can say to be able to be at home for those first crucial months.”

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Journalists at The Hill overwhelmingly ratify first-ever union contract | The NewsGuild - TNG-CWA

Journalists at The Hill have voted to ratify their first union contract, securing increases in pay, vacation time and family leave.

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Washington-Baltimore News Guild @wbng.org · Jul 31

🚨NEW: We have a deal at The Hill!

After three years, journalists @thehill.com voted overwhelmingly to ratify their first collective bargaining agreement, securing increases in pay, vacation time, family leave and more.

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Journalists at The Hill overwhelmingly ratify first-ever union contract | The NewsGuild - TNG-CWA

Journalists at The Hill have voted to ratify their first union contract, securing increases in pay, vacation time and family leave.

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Science News Media Guild @sn-media-guild.bsky.social · Jul 28

Day 460 of negotiations with the @society4science.bsky.social. Since then, the ISS has orbited Earth ~7,360 times. At least the ISS knows how to complete a mission. Help support ours: sign the petition below!

#faircontractnow #UnionStrong

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Tina Saey @thsaey.bsky.social · Jul 21

I’m no giraffe but I’m sticking my neck out to say it’s not fair that the C-suite gets raises greater than many employees salaries while Guild members haven’t gotten a raise since bargaining began.

Science News Media Guild @sn-media-guild.bsky.social · Jul 21

It's been 454 days since we started negotiations with
@society4science.bsky.social. That's great news for expecting giraffes. Not so much for the SN Media Guild workers waiting on a fair contract. Sign our petition to let CEO @mayaajmera.bsky.social know you stand with us! [Link in comments.]

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The NewsGuild-CWA @newsguild.org · Jul 18

Ryanne was shot in the head for doing her job as a journalist.

When gov targets the press, it’s not just an attack on reporters—it’s a violation of the First Amendment and the public’s right to know.

We’re proud to join @aclusocal.bsky.social & @lapressclub.bsky.social to demand accountability.

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APWU GUILD @apwuguild.bsky.social · Jul 17

ONE YEAR, NO CONTRACT!
We are the Guild staff at the American Postal Workers Union (APWU), and members of the @wbng.org. Will you stand with us as we fight for dignity, respect, and a fair new contract? Follow us on our social media channels for updates. Links in bio! #solidarity #contractnow

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The NewsGuild-CWA @newsguild.org · Jul 11

Last night’s Protect Local Journalism event at the Buffalo History Museum was postponed after cartoonist Adam Zyglis and his family received violent threats.

We stand with Adam and with every journalist facing intimidation for doing their job.

Buffalo Newspaper Guild @buffaloguild.bsky.social · Jul 10

Please see our statement about tonight's event at the Buffalo History Museum. Statement also here: buffaloguild.org/wp-content/u...

Buffalo History Museum event postponed after threats of violence made against Buffalo News editorial cartoonist and family

7.10.25 – The Buffalo Newspaper Guild and Buffalo History Museum are postponing a planned happy hour event this evening at the museum in light of serious concerns about public safety and direct threats that have warranted intervention by Buffalo police.

The initial event, “Drawing Support for Local Journalism,” was planned more than a month ago to launch the Guild’s public “Protect Local Journalism” campaign at a museum exhibit highlighting the work of Pulitzer Prize-winning editorial cartoonist Adam Zyglis, before the exhibit’s closing.

The free, public and nonpartisan event was intended to promote a message about the need to protect this community by safeguarding a strong, local free press amid pressures being faced by news organizations across the country and here in Western New York.

However, public criticism of an editorial cartoon about Texas flooding published Tuesday in The Buffalo News, and malicious campaigning for individuals to protest and confront Zyglis at this event, has resulted in a series of death threats against Zyglis and a deluge of other direct threats to hurt him and his family.

We wholly condemn the individuals who have chosen to twist a positive, public event into an attempt to terrorize and silence Zyglis, spread fear among journalists and their supporters, and distort the mission of a free press.

Zyglis is an opinion cartoonist who puts his name to every cartoon he draws. While his work is separate and independent from the work of newsroom reporters and editors at The Buffalo News, the Buffalo Newspaper Guild will not stand for physical threats of harm against him and his family. Those who stoop to such cowardly, disgraceful and anonymous acts must be held accountable. The threats made against Zyglis are being forwarded to law enforcement.

Out of an abundance of caution and in the interests of public safety, however, we have decided to postpone the Buffalo History Museum happy hour event. It will be rescheduled. We thank the museum leadership and staff for graciously hosting this event and enduring the needless inconvenience recent events have placed upon them.

The Buffalo News remains the largest news organization in Western New York. Its staff, including members of the Buffalo Newspaper Guild, are dedicated to providing comprehensive and accurate information to the people who live and work here every day. The spiteful campaign to attack and harm Zyglis represents only one more example of the challenges we face as a community and the need to better communicate and support our vital, public role.

We encourage everyone to speak out against these hateful and illegal intimidation tactics and to support the Guild’s greater mission, found at www.ProtectLocalJournalism.com.

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PEN Guild @pen-guild.bsky.social · Jul 11

TODAY: PEN Guild heads to arbitration over POLITICO’s contract-breaking use of AI. This fight could set the standard for how AI is used in newsrooms across the country.

✍️ Sign our petition and help us go into arbitration with full support: bit.ly/PENGuild

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