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Radio Free Asia forced to furlough 75% of its staff due to funding freeze

Radio Free Asia employees were told today that 75% of the staff would be put on unpaid leave due to the funding cuts by the United States Agency for Global Media (USAGM).

Guild at Bloomberg wins new contracts

After more than two months of negotiations, workers at Bloomberg INDG and Bloomberg Correspondents reached a new contract agreement with management.

A Statement from the Radio Free Asia Union

The termination of Radio Free Asia’s grant—an effort to disregard our congressionally mandated mission—is not just misguided; it’s unlawful.

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Feb 18th, 7PM ET – Steward Module #2: A Workplace Organizer Examine how union stewards sustain effective union structures, evaluate power within their workplaces, and employ trauma-informed listening practices to advocate for and empower their colleagues.

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NEW: Last week, staff at Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) began bargaining their first contract! Their demands include: ✅ Increased pay for the lowest-paid staff ✅ Shortened workweeks ✅ Clear mechanisms for advancement ✅ Processes for grievances and discipline wbng.org/2025/02/10/n...

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