@WeMakeKCUR

We are working to protect and support the employees of @kcur and its media partnerships. We are seeking to unionize through @CWAUnion.

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Today, an overwhelming majority of eligible on and off-air staff at @kcur are taking the first step in ensuring that we are able to secure a more active role in the shared future of this organization. Read our open letter below:
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We look forward to beginning good faith negotiations with the University of Missouri to secure more stable working conditions, competitive pay and benefits, and enduring job protections.
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We are overjoyed with this victory, which allows us to make certain that KCUR and its partners remain a trusted, quality source of news and information for years to come!
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BREAKING: We are officially a union! Workers at @kcur – including sister station Classical KC and collaborations with Harvest Public Media, NPR's Midwest Newsroom, and the Kansas News Service – have overwhelmingly voted to unionize with @CWAUnion.
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It’s a great day to unionize your workplace.
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Selle@__selle__27 Mar 2024
former @kcur contractor here saying fuck yeah!! kcur is what it is because of the people and community, and those voices should have a major share of the conversation about the station's future.
We Make KCUR@WeMakeKCUR26 Mar 2024
Today, an overwhelming majority of eligible on and off-air staff at @kcur are taking the first step in ensuring that we are able to secure a more active role in the shared future of this organization. Read our open letter below:
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Glad that you guys are doing this. Forming a union has been good for our shop at The Star. Pay raises, much better mileage reimbursement, having a say in how your performance is measured and other rights.
Celisa Calacal@celisa_mia26 Mar 2024
I am so incredibly proud to say that KCUR is unionizing! This has been in the works for the better part of a year. I feel honored to stand alongside my colleagues and build a strong foundation, together, at KCUR.
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kcur.org/news/2024-03-26/kcu…

KCUR editorial staffers begin the process of forming a union. Pay is a key issue

If successful, KCUR would become the second unionized public radio station in Missouri. The station's general manager promised a continued focus on "trusted journalism and entertainment that is...

kcur.org
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Kansas City public radio journalists plan to unionize, citing ‘volatile’ media market kansascity.com/news/local/ar…

Kansas City public radio journalists plan to unionize, citing ‘volatile’ media market

Employees of KCUR and station partners Classical KC, Harvest Public Media, Kansas News Service and the Midwest Newsroom are included in the union effort.

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We stand in solidarity with our friends at @WeMakeKCUR! @KCUR workers keep the Kansas City community informed, engaged and inspired. Now more than ever, we call on @UMKC and @UMSystem to support journalism and recognize these essential jobs. #UnionYES ✊🏻✊🏼✊🏽✊🏾✊🏿
We Make KCUR@WeMakeKCUR26 Mar 2024
Today, an overwhelming majority of eligible on and off-air staff at @kcur are taking the first step in ensuring that we are able to secure a more active role in the shared future of this organization. Read our open letter below:
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Announcement coming at 3:00 p.m. CST (3/26/24)
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