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This victory comes after 625 days of negotiations with the
@society4science.bsky.social . We fought hard and ultimately won some important protections for our members. This contract will serve as a foundation to build a stronger, more equitable workplace.
It’s official! Members of the Science News Media ratified their first contract. 🎉 🎊
Together, we won:
✅ Guaranteed cost-of-living raises
✅ Separate sick leave
✅ Equity raises for some employees
✅ Just-cause rights
✅ Paid parental leave of 6 weeks
Happy New Year, and Happy New Union! We're glad to see you joining our local. ✊
....I worked at SN for 7 years.
At the END OF THAT TIME, I made as much as the CEO got AS A RAISE.
Literally half of that amount, the amount she got AS A RAISE, would help these writers so much, writers making PEANUTS.
And yet? Silence.
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In 2024, @society4science.bsky.social CEO @mayaajmera.bsky.social received a $79,875 raise. The changes in our latest proposal mark a less than $40,000 increase in salary costs for the Society compared to their previous offer. That's for all 27 guild members over the full 3-year contract.
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In 2024, @society4science.bsky.social CEO @mayaajmera.bsky.social received a $79,875 salary increase. Meanwhile, Monday will mark 600 days since we started negotiating with the Society.
We get that the font is a bit small. So feel free to read the entire filing here: shorturl.at/8aMAZ
Members of @sn-media-guild.bsky.social participated in a 24-hour strike last week, showing management that they are united in pursuing the fair contract they deserve.
Support these workers by signing their petition! ✊actionnetwork.org/petitions/for-a-fair-con...
A federal court has ruled the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette broke the law by bargaining in bad faith and imposing conditions on union journalists. “We are stronger, braver, and more principled than any boss can possibly imagine,” The NewsGuild-CWA President Jon Schleuss
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It's been 572 days since we started bargaining with the @society4science.bsky.social . That's way too long to wait for the fair contract our workers deserve. Looking to help? Be sure to✍️our petition calling on CEO @mayaajmera.bsky.social for a fair contract!
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Thank you for your support!
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Today marks 2 years since we officially unionized! We remain committed to fair wages, strong protections and working conditions that let us do what we love. The perfect birthday gift? A signature on our petition calling on @society4science.bsky.social CEO @mayaajmera.bsky.social for a fair contract.
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Last week, our members participated in a 24-hour #strike. The outpouring of support has been inspiring. Thank you to everyone who’s shown up and stood with us. After 567 days of negotiating with @society4science.bsky.social, we’re still fighting for the fair contract we deserve.
The wonderful writers @sn-media-guild.bsky.social have been waiting on a fair contract almost long enough to gestate a baby elephant (620 days).
They have neither a contract NOR a baby elephant.
All they want is a contract, to be paid for their amazing expertise.
Today is 561 days.
I may be biased but all strikes need to have violins, dinosaur costumes, a live sketch artists, and bird facts
I'm so proud of my @sn-media-guild.bsky.social colleagues, who have been picketing in front of the schmancy new @society4science.bsky.social building ALL DAY LONG. They are so cool and smart and funny and have so much freaking stamina 🥹
"... innovative ways to strengthen the camaraderie we built over the years. Instead our leaders doubled down and created two employee streams — remote and in office — hurting both parties in the process." @sujatagupta.bsky.social
"When pandemic restrictions lifted, I had hoped the company would create a new normal, one that valued and recognized the myriad ways in which we all showed up to work even when we could not show up in person. I had hoped the company would find ..."
"I want to keep sharing the wonder of the universe with our readers alongside a strong team with sustainable working conditions, where all of our contributions are valued and respected equally." @astrolisa.bsky.social
"We’ve demonstrated that we can do our jobs, and do them well, from all over the country and even world. We’ve built a collaborative team that thrives on trust and respect. But we need the support of our employer to keep delivering the award-winning reporting we’re known for." Jill Sakai
"The pandemic proved we can do award-winning science journalism from anywhere in the world. I and my colleagues who are fully remote continue to prove it every day. If only the Society could see that it’s the work and the people that matter, not where they sit and when." Chris Crockett
"Clear, informed reporting is as crucial now as it has ever been. Yet it doesn’t always feel like that work is appreciated. Our CEO has gotten raises that outpace my salary — as well as some other people on staff — while many of ours barely keep up with rising costs." @viruswhiz.bsky.social