We’re a few hours away from our first bargaining session in almost two weeks, and also $225 away from $40,000 in our strike fund. Day 19 of the strike is going to be a good one. 💪💪✊✊ gofundme.com/f/support-unio…

At some point in the next 24 hours someone is going to click “donate” and put our strike fund over $40K and honestly I envy them. gofundme.com/f/support-unio…

BREAKING: FGSW-CWA 1104 reached a tentative agreement w/ Fordham!

Though subject to ratification, this TA represents the commitment of our workers, who have bargained this contract for 19 months, and have been organizing for years before that.

BIG NEWS: ICYMI, a big New York State bipartisan breakthrough--a payroll tax credit for hiring reporters in NY. (NY lost 51% of its journalists since 2005) editorandpublisher.com/stories/new-yo…

Week 3 of the Newspaper Guild of Rochester strike, picketing on the chilliest corner of downtown #ROC . I have so much love for these folks.

#rochesterny #gannett #faircontractnow

This morning's strike meeting intro track is ...

Time Ain't Accidental - Jess Williamson

It's true.❣️ And if you want to support striking workers like us, CWADistrict2-13 & PPPWU fighting to save the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette please do so right this way:

unionprogress.com/donate/

We are so proud of our striking journalists in Rochester!

Getting ready for week 3 of the Newspaper Guild of Rochester ULP strike. We'll be picketing at Main & Clinton in downtown #ROC this morning & afternoon. Friendly supporters would be welcome! We meet with @gannett next on Wednesday. They are giving us an hour.

In what is being called a 'monumental' and 'historic' win for local news, New York lawmakers have approved $90 million worth of payroll tax credits over the next three years to hire local journalists as part of the state's 2025 budget.
axios.com/2024/04/21/ny-…

The labor unions were absolutely key in getting this legislation passed

Historic news! Journalism jobs in New York state will soon be supported by a first-of-its-kind tax credit. newsguild.org/new-york-legis…

BREAKING: New York State is first once again. When Governor Kathy Hochul signs the FY25 state budget, it will include the first in the nation funding to help revitalize newsrooms through an employment tax credit. Read more here in our joint press release.....

BIG NEWS: NY State leaders agree on landmark, bipartisan plan to help counter the collapse of community news – $30 million in employment tax credits for news outlets. First in the nation. Most significant state effort yet.

More tasty solidarity!

Thank you so much! Every donation, conversation, retweet, and show of support helps to make us more resilient. We're standing up to Gannett, and we're stronger when you stand with us.

gofundme.com/f/support-unio…

🚨 We're one giant step closer to winning the strike and holding the company accountable for years of lawbreaking and bad faith bargaining. 🚨

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As usual Jacob has the correct take. The strength and unity of the Newspaper Guild of Pittsburgh 🗞 members knows no limits.

Big Pittsburgh Post-Gazette strike news 🚨

The NLRB is seeking an injunction against the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, 18 months after workers struck to compel the newspaper to follow the law and provide health insurance to workers.

🚨NEW: The NLRB is seeking an injunction against the illegal behavior at the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. The Newspaper Guild of Pittsburgh 🗞 has been on strike for 18 months.

“It’s been a long wait, but this is a big relief for us.” says Natalie is on strike with PGH NewsGuild, a striking Post-Gazette worker
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HUGE news for our union family in Pittsburgh. Read more here