Representing journalists at The Press Democrat, Sonoma Index-Tribune, Petaluma Argus-Courier, North Bay Business Journal. Unit of Pacific Media Workers Guild.
Santa Rosa, CA
Joined November 2022
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The Press Democrat Guild retweeted
Statement from The Mercury News Guild's leadership on MediaNews Group's acquisition of the Santa Rosa Press Democrat:
The Press Democrat Guild retweeted
We’ve got some big news! We, the newsroom at Embarcadero Media, are unionizing with 90% support among reporters, visual journalists, designers and editors. Here’s our mission statement.
The Press Democrat Guild retweeted
Please give if you can. All donations will go directly to the unionized staff of the @themauinews, including for the purchase of personal protective gear. @PacMediaGuild @newsguild #MauiFires gofund.me/99f49452
The Press Democrat Guild retweeted
On a lil vacation but appreciating from afar my colleagues who are holding it down at home ✊@pdguild – at Utah, USA
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Finally, a big shout out to our current Guild committee members and fearless leader @HunterPaniagua who guided us through the bargaining process. It was a truly collaborative effort and we are all thrilled to have crossed the finish line. Now, let’s celebrate a #FairContractNOW!
The Press Democrat Guild retweeted
It’s been a long time coming and this contract ratification wouldn’t have been possible without the help of our past Guild committee members @Caroline94127, @dustingardiner, @ByLHernandez, @TalKopan, @Shwanika and @SarRavani. We thank you all for your work!
The Press Democrat Guild retweeted
SF Chronicle/SFGATE member involvement was instrumental in achieving this contract. Over the past 2 years, members showed up to bargaining sessions, generated action campaigns, and took part in a newsroom-wide lunch out. Each action resulted in movement at the bargaining table.
The Press Democrat Guild retweeted
This agreement represents a big step in ensuring fair pay, improved benefits and working conditions for all of our employees. We're proud of the progress made during negotiations and believe these changes will contribute to a more prosperous and fulfilling future for our members.
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Some highlights from the agreement include:
- Minimum salary of $73k, believed to be the highest minimum of any major unionized newsroom in the U.S.
- Guaranteed minimum 2% raise each year.
- Increased time off, expansion of paid parental leave to 8 weeks for CA-based employees.
The Press Democrat Guild retweeted
because good journalism isn’t cheap 🔥
The Press Democrat Guild retweeted
Join us in calling on @NorthBayNews to sustain their newsrooms so our members can continue their crucial, award winning coverage.
The Press Democrat Guild retweeted
Good journalism isn't cheap & neither is the area where our @pdguild members live and report. Over 1/2 of the unit at The Press Democrat, Petaluma Argus-Courier, Sonoma Index-Tribune & North Bay Business Journal are low income earners. None make enough to live comfortably.
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As we have said since the beginning of negotiations, this contract is more than an investment in us. This is an investment in the future of @nytimes, in our readers and in the public that we serve.
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After more than two years of negotiations, we can finally say it: @NYTimesGuild and @nytimes have reached a tentative agreement on a groundbreaking new collective bargaining agreement.
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🤲🏽🍇 Without the skilled labor of #farmworkers there would be no wine
Workers aren’t just organizing for #DisasterPay – workers are fighting for DIGNITY and RESPECT from a wealthy industry that is entirely dependent on their hard work and experience!
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The Press Democrat Guild retweeted
Today I participated in a lunch out with my co-workers as we continue our fight for a fair contract.
Too many of my talented colleagues - especially the newer ones - can’t afford to live in the community they cover.
I’m marching for a future of quality local journalism.
✊🏼🗞️
The Press Democrat Guild retweeted
Our illustrious IRL lunch-out crew :)
ICYMI: 100+ @SFCGuild members lunched out today (both in person and remote) to show their support as we continue to bargain for a fair contract!!
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Solidarity with workers at NBC News, MSNBC, and the Today Show who will walk out on a one-day strike tomorrow. ✊
Over 200 @NBCNews, @MSNBC, and @TODAYshow journalists are walking off the job tomorrow.
NBC has repeatedly broken the law, disrespected the rights of its employees, and illegally terminated hard-working union journalists. Enough is enough.
The Press Democrat Guild retweeted
Today, The Washington Post laid off 20 of our colleagues.
While 20 is much smaller than 200 — “a single digit percentage of the workforce,” as Publisher Fred Ryan indicated, that’s little consolation to those who lost their jobs today.
That number should be zero.
The Press Democrat Guild retweeted
A colorful end to three weeks of sideways weather, as the last cold front moved south and east out of Sonoma County, Monday evening. @NorthBayNews #CAwx
