In-house staff of SEIU 1199 reach bargaining table
This week, the in-house staff of SEIU 1199 held their first bargaining session with management after clearing many obstacles to get there.
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.
Washington Post Guild Urges Letters to CEO on Presidential Endorsement Decision
We are deeply concerned that The Washington Post would make the decision to no longer endorse presidential candidates.
Military.com journalists vote unanimously to unionize
Journalists at Military.com voted unanimously 10-0 to unionize in a balloting that was tallied last Thursday. They will join the Washington-Baltimore News Guild Local 32035 of The NewsGuild-CWA.
Baltimore Sun Guild to Rally for Workers’ Rights and Journalistic Integrity Amid Union-Busting Tactics
The Baltimore Sun Guild and supporters will rally for the soul of The Sun – its workers – at McKeldin Square (101 E. Pratt St.) at 11 a.m. on Saturday, October 5.
Color Of Change ordered to reinstate illegally laid off workers and pay back wages after NLRB Ruling
In a monumental decision, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) has ruled that Color Of Change violated federal labor law by unlawfully laying off 54 employees without bargaining. Workers first unionized with the Washington-Baltimore News Guild in October 2020.
Staff of 32BJ SEIU Launch Union
Staffers are organizing for job protections, a voice in the workplace, and better working conditions. They say a union will strengthen the organization by reducing turnover and improving worker morale. Aug. 21, 2024 — Today, dozens of SEIU Local 32BJ staff publicly announced their campaign to form a staff union, citing their commitment to better …