What do we need from you? Only a signature.
Sign our petition today to support the unionized journalists of Miami New Times and Phoenix New Times. ✊🗞️
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The company has shown it doesn’t take our concerns seriously. In our last session, a rep. admitted that he wasn’t familiar with our latest proposal and said we were “monkeying around” by asking for adequate healthcare coverage and better retirement benefits.
We’re fighting for a fair discharge policy.
Currently, guild members can be fired under a loophole that eliminates just-cause protections and effectively makes us at-will workers.
We’re fighting for adequate parental leave.
The company’s current paid parental leave plan? Only TWO WEEKS.
Why? The company argues it does not want a bifurcated leave system between guild and non-guild employees.
We agree. The company should develop an adequate plan for all.
We’re fighting for annual raises that match the rapidly rising cost of living in our cities.
Miami/Phoenix saw dramatic cost of living increases from Dec. 2020 to Dec. 2024, jumping 27.9% and 25.4%, respectively.
Annual and merit raises, when given, have not kept pace.
After a full year of bargaining, the company still refuses to meet in the middle to address our basic needs. We launched a petition because we need help from our communities and readers.
Here’s what we’re asking for. (🧵⬇️)
Staff from Phoenix New Times and Miami New Times are engaged in a fight with our parent company for fair wages, adequate parental leave, and the ability to continue effectively covering our communities.
Please sign our petition to help make our voice heard.
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5/ Miami and Phoenix need strong journalism — and that all starts with a strong contract for the people who make it happen.
Stand with us as we fight for the future of @phoenixnewtimes.com + @miaminewtimes.com ✊
4/ The removal of an “aesthetic judgement” clause in our contract.
The vague, subjective standard lets management get rid of workers based on “aesthetic differences.”
No more firings without clear criteria.
3/ Modern work standards.
From remote work options to up-to-date equipment, we’re pushing for a contract that reflects the realities of 21st century journalism.
2/ Adequate parental leave.
Our current contract gives full-time employees just *2 weeks* of paid parental leave.
In 2025, that’s not just inadequate — it’s unacceptable.
1/ Fair pay that keeps up.
Since our last contract in 2021, inflation has surged — yet our pay has only risen 2% a year.
We’re demanding wages that reflect the real cost of living.
Hey y’all!
Since December, we’ve been negotiating a new contract with Voice Media Group. Today, we returned to the bargaining table.
Here’s what we’re fighting for (🧵):
Back at the bargaining table today w/ Voice Media Guild (@vmgguild.bsky.social) to negotiate our new contract.
I’ve changed my profile pic in solidarity with my fellow guild members as we continue to fight for a fair deal ✊
We’re back at the bargaining table today w/ @vmgguild.bsky.social to negotiate our new contact.
I’ve changed my profile picture in solidarity with my fellow guild members as we continue to fight for a fair deal. 💥