Support Journalists for Quality News and a Fair Deal
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Our communities depend on quality local journalism to keep us informed and maintain a strong democracy. With the newspaper industry in flux, we believe now is an especially important time for journalists to have a seat at the table in the decisions shaping the future of the news outlets we rely upon.
We, the undersigned, support the efforts of newsroom workers at the Bay Area News Group-East Bay to organize themselves into a new unit of the Media Workers Guild in order to have more of a say over their salaries, benefits, staffing, and the quality of their work. We recognize the link between better jobs and better journalism in our local newspapers.
We urge you to honor these workers' right to organize and to refrain from any tactics that might interfere with this right. If they should win formal recognition of the union, we ask you to negotiate a contract with them in a timely manner and in good faith.
We support the employees organizing for quality and a fair deal at the BANG-EB newspapers and Web sites.
We, the undersigned, support the efforts of newsroom workers at the Bay Area News Group-East Bay to organize themselves into a new unit of the Media Workers Guild in order to have more of a say over their salaries, benefits, staffing, and the quality of their work. We recognize the link between better jobs and better journalism in our local newspapers.
We urge you to honor these workers' right to organize and to refrain from any tactics that might interfere with this right. If they should win formal recognition of the union, we ask you to negotiate a contract with them in a timely manner and in good faith.
We support the employees organizing for quality and a fair deal at the BANG-EB newspapers and Web sites.
Our communities depend on quality local journalism to keep us informed and maintain a strong democracy. With the newspaper industry in flux, we believe now is an especially important time for journalists to have a seat at the table in the decisions shaping the future of the news outlets we rely upon.
We, the undersigned, support the efforts of newsroom workers at the Bay Area News Group-East Bay to organize themselves into a new unit of the Media Workers Guild in order to have more of a say over their salaries, benefits, staffing, and the quality of their work. We recognize the link between better jobs and better journalism in our local newspapers.
We urge you to honor these workers' right to organize and to refrain from any tactics that might interfere with this right. If they should win formal recognition of the union, we ask you to negotiate a contract with them in a timely manner and in good faith.
We support the employees organizing for quality and a fair deal at the BANG-EB newspapers and Web sites.
We, the undersigned, support the efforts of newsroom workers at the Bay Area News Group-East Bay to organize themselves into a new unit of the Media Workers Guild in order to have more of a say over their salaries, benefits, staffing, and the quality of their work. We recognize the link between better jobs and better journalism in our local newspapers.
We urge you to honor these workers' right to organize and to refrain from any tactics that might interfere with this right. If they should win formal recognition of the union, we ask you to negotiate a contract with them in a timely manner and in good faith.
We support the employees organizing for quality and a fair deal at the BANG-EB newspapers and Web sites.
Our communities depend on quality local journalism to keep us informed and maintain a strong democracy. With the newspaper industry in flux, we believe now is an especially important time for journalists to have a seat at the table in the decisions shaping the future of the news outlets we rely upon.
We, the undersigned, support the efforts of newsroom workers at the Bay Area News Group-East Bay to organize themselves into a new unit of the Media Workers Guild in order to have more of a say over their salaries, benefits, staffing, and the quality of their work.
We urge you to honor their democratic right to organize and to refrain from any tactics that might interfere with this right . If they should win formal recognition of the union, we ask you to negotiate a contract with them in a timely manner and in good faith.
We support the employees organizing for quality and a fair deal at the BANG-EB newspapers and Web sites.
We, the undersigned, support the efforts of newsroom workers at the Bay Area News Group-East Bay to organize themselves into a new unit of the Media Workers Guild in order to have more of a say over their salaries, benefits, staffing, and the quality of their work.
We urge you to honor their democratic right to organize and to refrain from any tactics that might interfere with this right . If they should win formal recognition of the union, we ask you to negotiate a contract with them in a timely manner and in good faith.
We support the employees organizing for quality and a fair deal at the BANG-EB newspapers and Web sites.
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# 649:
8:16 pm PDT, Jul 15,
Peter Sussman, California
As long as there is any confusion in what motivates those subjected to your layoffs -- union activities or realistic and unavoidable economic measures, impartially applied -- your layoffs, your motives and your news-cutting priorities will remain in doubt. The solution is not to eliminate layoffs, necessarily, but to quickly negotiate a fair contract with your employees and then involve them in the decision-making process in determining your journalistic priorities.
As long as there is any confusion in what motivates those subjected to your layoffs -- union activities or realistic and unavoidable economic measures, impartially applied -- your layoffs, your motives and your news-cutting priorities will remain in doubt. The solution is not to eliminate layoffs, necessarily, but to quickly negotiate a fair contract with your employees and then involve them in the decision-making process in determining your journalistic priorities.
# 648:
5:38 pm PDT, Jul 4,
Mark Dilley, Oregon
Work together for fair treatment! UnionWiki.org
Work together for fair treatment! UnionWiki.org
# 647:
10:01 am PDT, Jul 4,
Mary O'Grady, Texas
# 646:
9:58 am PDT, Jul 4,
Matthew Cross, Michigan
This issue is important to me because without democracy in the workplace, there is no democracy, period. Workers have a basic human right of association and organization, in every workplace, in every corner of the globe.
This issue is important to me because without democracy in the workplace, there is no democracy, period. Workers have a basic human right of association and organization, in every workplace, in every corner of the globe.
# 645:
9:53 am PDT, Jul 4,
Ellen Dannin, Pennsylvania
# 644:
2:36 pm PDT, Jun 28,
Sarah Stuteville, Washington
As a freelancer and co-founder of an online media non-profit, I know first hand the struggle of surviving in this field, especially now, when the profession is in flux and so many journalists are feeling the effects of downsized newsrooms, closed bureaus, and dwindling freelancer budgets. Media workers guilds are a great way to ensure that the people that uphold our fourth estate and strive to inform our democracy are protected and appreciated!
As a freelancer and co-founder of an online media non-profit, I know first hand the struggle of surviving in this field, especially now, when the profession is in flux and so many journalists are feeling the effects of downsized newsrooms, closed bureaus, and dwindling freelancer budgets. Media workers guilds are a great way to ensure that the people that uphold our fourth estate and strive to inform our democracy are protected and appreciated!
# 643:
7:26 pm PDT, Jun 20,
Brian and Rita Cohen, California
# 642:
1:07 am PDT, Jun 20,
Derek Taylor, California
Well , obviously if workers are getting just compensation for their endeavors it means we all as a society benefit. They will be able to service the community to the best of their ability.
Well , obviously if workers are getting just compensation for their endeavors it means we all as a society benefit. They will be able to service the community to the best of their ability.
# 641:
12:08 am PDT, Jun 20,
Brian Rysdorp, California
# 640:
9:11 pm PDT, Jun 19,
Terry Poplawski, California
I strongly support the right of workers to organize a union.
I strongly support the right of workers to organize a union.
# 639:
9:11 pm PDT, Jun 19,
Melissa Dawson Chapman, Michigan
# 638:
9:19 am PDT, Jun 19,
Name not displayed, California
# 637:
9:17 am PDT, Jun 19,
Y.Sean Cho, Pennsylvania
# 636:
9:07 am PDT, Jun 19,
Alex Tonisson, California
# 635:
12:30 am PDT, Jun 19,
Sadie Crabtree, California
# 634:
6:40 pm PDT, Jun 18,
Marie Choi, California
# 633:
10:54 pm PDT, Jun 17,
Alicia Evilsizer, California
# 632:
8:16 pm PDT, Jun 17,
Fr. Bill Leininger, California
Good journalists are essential to getting unbiased information to the public.They must be free to have a real say in their work and this will only be possible if they are free to organize themselves without restrictions,
Good journalists are essential to getting unbiased information to the public.They must be free to have a real say in their work and this will only be possible if they are free to organize themselves without restrictions,
# 631:
7:12 pm PDT, Jun 17,
Name not displayed, California
I know not whence it comes, whether from the newspaper ownership, editorial direction, or the desire of reporters (I hesitate to use the term "journalists"), or simply pandering to a presumably non-critical public, but the quality of meaningful, relevant coverage on social, environmental, financial and POLITICAL issues has "gone to hell". I have been recently distressed to read what is the current definition of "journalism", that seems to negate research before writing and publication in favor of the non-substantive "quick bite" approach. If support of the guild would help accomplish good reportage, then I am there.
I know not whence it comes, whether from the newspaper ownership, editorial direction, or the desire of reporters (I hesitate to use the term "journalists"), or simply pandering to a presumably non-critical public, but the quality of meaningful, relevant coverage on social, environmental, financial and POLITICAL issues has "gone to hell". I have been recently distressed to read what is the current definition of "journalism", that seems to negate research before writing and publication in favor of the non-substantive "quick bite" approach. If support of the guild would help accomplish good reportage, then I am there.
# 630:
6:02 pm PDT, Jun 17,
Mandy LLamas, California
Simply stated, Democracy in journalism is important to all. In addition, integrity needs to be trusted and respected.
Simply stated, Democracy in journalism is important to all. In addition, integrity needs to be trusted and respected.
# 629:
4:01 pm PDT, Jun 17,
Kav Nik, California
Journalist should be supported in any way possible.
Journalist should be supported in any way possible.
# 628:
2:57 pm PDT, Jun 17,
Raylene Mallon, California
# 626:
10:27 am PDT, Jun 17,
Laurie Mitchell, California
# 624:
10:32 pm PDT, Jun 16,
Bill Brill, California
# 623:
8:12 pm PDT, Jun 16,
Larry Hendel, California
# 622:
4:30 pm PDT, Jun 16,
Ben Van der Meer, California
Good journalism is a cornerstone of a successful democracy. Good journalists are a cornerstone of good journalism. Finding, hiring and retaining good journalists is a process aided and enhanced by a strong, responsible worker's guild.
Good journalism is a cornerstone of a successful democracy. Good journalists are a cornerstone of good journalism. Finding, hiring and retaining good journalists is a process aided and enhanced by a strong, responsible worker's guild.
# 621:
3:33 pm PDT, Jun 16,
Mark Bixler, California
# 620:
3:24 pm PDT, Jun 16,
Val Afanasiev, California
The workers have spoken and elected to be represented by the Union. I will be watching very carefully the bargaining. My expectation is simple, Bay Area News Group, bargain in good faith.
The workers have spoken and elected to be represented by the Union. I will be watching very carefully the bargaining. My expectation is simple, Bay Area News Group, bargain in good faith.
# 619:
1:59 pm PDT, Jun 16,
Charles Allen, California
# 617:
10:54 am PDT, Jun 16,
Mary Connellly, California
# 616:
8:05 am PDT, Jun 16,
Vinod Kashyap, California
# 615:
10:57 pm PDT, Jun 15,
Scott Littlehale, California
I have subscribed to a CC Times newspaper for seven years. I want to see my BANG-East Bay's reporters and other newsroom employees to be treated with dignity and respect on the job. I believe that a union, while an imperfect solution, is the best solution to ensuring that outcome. BANG-East Bay needs to stop wasting the money of its subscribers and its advertisers on costly anti-union consultants, recognize the right of employees to speak with a collective voice, and work with the Guild to deliver quality news to the papers' and websites' readers!
I have subscribed to a CC Times newspaper for seven years. I want to see my BANG-East Bay's reporters and other newsroom employees to be treated with dignity and respect on the job. I believe that a union, while an imperfect solution, is the best solution to ensuring that outcome. BANG-East Bay needs to stop wasting the money of its subscribers and its advertisers on costly anti-union consultants, recognize the right of employees to speak with a collective voice, and work with the Guild to deliver quality news to the papers' and websites' readers!
# 614:
4:45 pm PDT, Jun 15,
Jerrie McIntyre, California
I'm a subscriber who receives the Contra Costa Times. I also work for a labor union and believe in workers' right to organize and bargain for their working conditions. Organizing for common benefit is a cornerstone of American democracy, not a race to the bottom for cheap labor without benefits. Corporate greed must be countered by working people and voters! You have my whole-hearted support as a subscriber, a voter, and a union member myself.
I'm a subscriber who receives the Contra Costa Times. I also work for a labor union and believe in workers' right to organize and bargain for their working conditions. Organizing for common benefit is a cornerstone of American democracy, not a race to the bottom for cheap labor without benefits. Corporate greed must be countered by working people and voters! You have my whole-hearted support as a subscriber, a voter, and a union member myself.
# 613:
9:56 am PDT, Jun 15,
Dan Murphy, California
I support the move by these journalist
I support the move by these journalist
# 612:
9:37 am PDT, Jun 15,
Siobhan Boylan, California
I am a public school teacher in Oakland and have relied heavily on Katy Murphy's coverage of changes in the school district and the larger community. I also need to know about the changes in the neighborhoods where I teach so I can respond accordingly with students and parents. USA Today cannot give me that coverage -- only a local paper can.
I am a public school teacher in Oakland and have relied heavily on Katy Murphy's coverage of changes in the school district and the larger community. I also need to know about the changes in the neighborhoods where I teach so I can respond accordingly with students and parents. USA Today cannot give me that coverage -- only a local paper can.
# 611:
3:43 am PDT, Jun 15,
BiLL Fowlie, Maine
# 610:
1:37 am PDT, Jun 15,
Darlene Davis, Michigan
# 609:
11:40 pm PDT, Jun 14,
Herman Martinez, California
Any business who treats their employees with dignity and respect should not fear it's workers organizing to have a unified voice in expressing concerns about their work environment.
Any business who treats their employees with dignity and respect should not fear it's workers organizing to have a unified voice in expressing concerns about their work environment.
# 607:
10:39 pm PDT, Jun 14,
Michael W Evans, California
# 606:
9:32 pm PDT, Jun 14,
Nikolas Trendowski, Michigan
Of all people, newspaper employees need to be organized to protect their rights, and to protect their right to protect others by reporting on workplace abuses.
Of all people, newspaper employees need to be organized to protect their rights, and to protect their right to protect others by reporting on workplace abuses.
# 605:
6:56 pm PDT, Jun 14,
Sherrie Rose Maleson, California
# 604:
1:07 pm PDT, Jun 14,
Alan Deane, California
# 603:
11:05 am PDT, Jun 14,
Name not displayed, California
A well respected press operation requires employees who can think without being intimidated by the employer. Unions protect workers from the abuses of employers.
A well respected press operation requires employees who can think without being intimidated by the employer. Unions protect workers from the abuses of employers.
# 602:
10:53 am PDT, Jun 14,
Name not displayed, California
