Solidarity Is Our Power
We are the Washington-Baltimore News Guild, the union for more than 3,000 news, information, nonprofit and labor organization workers in the mid-Atlantic and beyond. Together, we hold our employers accountable and ensure that our workplaces reflect our values, which include ensuring everyone is free from harassment and retaliation, earns equal pay for equal work and has a voice in their workplace.
News at the Local
Baltimore Sun Guild launches Byline Strike
The Baltimore Sun Guild’s news members launched a seven-day byline strike, from Sunday, Nov. 3 to Sunday, Nov. 10, including Election Day.
ACLU of Virginia United ratifies first contract
After two and a half years of negotiations, staffers at ACLU Virginia United have achieved a landmark first contract.
Baltimore Sun Eliminates Features Department, Ending 135-Year Tradition of Cultural Coverage
The Baltimore Sun dissolved its features department Monday, reassigning its staff to news departments in a blow to our readers and community.
Upcoming Events:
Octrober 22, 2024
First impressions matter! The power we maintain in our unions will be impacted by the quality of our onboarding programs for new members.
Join us on Tuesday October 22nd from 7-9pm ET to learn what has proven most successful for others and review resources.
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🗳️ ELECTION WIN: Journalists at https://t.co/dZQdPKYvZ2 voted unanimously 10-0 to unionize as @MilNewsGuild in a balloting that was tallied last Thursday!
— Washington-Baltimore News Guild (@WBNG32035) October 23, 2024
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