Science News Media Guild
@sn-media-guild.bsky.social
We are Science News Media Group’s union. We represent the workers of @sciencenews.bsky.social & @snexplores.bsky.social, organized with The News Guild @newsguild.org and @wbng.org.
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Workers of the Science News Media Guild will conduct a 24-hour #strike on Wednesday, 11/5. This comes after our members voted to reject the Society’s latest contract proposal. Our members previously voted by 92% to authorize a strike against the @society4science.bsky.social, if necessary.
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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! ✊https://actionnetwork.org/petitions/for-a-fair-contract-at-science-news
Support these workers by signing their petition! ✊https://actionnetwork.org/petitions/for-a-fair-contract-at-science-news
November 12, 2025 at 7:48 PM
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! ✊https://actionnetwork.org/petitions/for-a-fair-contract-at-science-news
Support these workers by signing their petition! ✊https://actionnetwork.org/petitions/for-a-fair-contract-at-science-news
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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
https://ow.ly/XgFJ50Xrjye
https://ow.ly/XgFJ50Xrjye
November 13, 2025 at 7:53 PM
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
https://ow.ly/XgFJ50Xrjye
https://ow.ly/XgFJ50Xrjye
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!
shorturl.at/RinYU
shorturl.at/RinYU
For a Fair Contract at Science News!
Workers at Science News and Science News Explores have been bargaining their first union contract for over a year now. Despite the entire staff's proven ability to work effectively from home, manageme...
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November 17, 2025 at 8:10 PM
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!
shorturl.at/RinYU
shorturl.at/RinYU
Thank you for your support!
@sn-media-guild.bsky.social represents Science News and Science News Explores magazine writers and editors. Coming up on the 2 year anniversary of working without a contract, they're asking supporters to sign this petition: #scicomm
Looking to support our cause? Be sure to sign our petition calling for a fair contract!
actionnetwork.org/petitions/fo...
actionnetwork.org/petitions/fo...
November 14, 2025 at 3:23 PM
Thank you for your support!
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.
November 14, 2025 at 3:21 PM
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.
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.
November 12, 2025 at 4:49 PM
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.
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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.
They have neither a contract NOR a baby elephant.
All they want is a contract, to be paid for their amazing expertise.
🚨 STRIKE ALERT: Journalists at Science News are on strike and holding a 12-hour picket outside of the office!
After 560 days of bargaining, the Science News Media Guild (@sn-media-guild.bsky.social) is demanding and fair contract NOW!
After 560 days of bargaining, the Science News Media Guild (@sn-media-guild.bsky.social) is demanding and fair contract NOW!
November 6, 2025 at 4:56 PM
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.
They have neither a contract NOR a baby elephant.
All they want is a contract, to be paid for their amazing expertise.
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Today is 561 days.
We have spent 560 days at the negotiating table with @society4science.bsky.social. Today's work stoppage is painful to us, and now where we want to be. We deserve a fair contract!
November 6, 2025 at 4:53 PM
Today is 561 days.
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I may be biased but all strikes need to have violins, dinosaur costumes, a live sketch artists, and bird facts
🚨 STRIKE ALERT: Journalists at Science News are on strike and holding a 12-hour picket outside of the office!
After 560 days of bargaining, the Science News Media Guild (@sn-media-guild.bsky.social) is demanding and fair contract NOW!
After 560 days of bargaining, the Science News Media Guild (@sn-media-guild.bsky.social) is demanding and fair contract NOW!
November 5, 2025 at 9:00 PM
I may be biased but all strikes need to have violins, dinosaur costumes, a live sketch artists, and bird facts
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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 🥹
🚨 STRIKE ALERT: Journalists at Science News are on strike and holding a 12-hour picket outside of the office!
After 560 days of bargaining, the Science News Media Guild (@sn-media-guild.bsky.social) is demanding and fair contract NOW!
After 560 days of bargaining, the Science News Media Guild (@sn-media-guild.bsky.social) is demanding and fair contract NOW!
November 5, 2025 at 10:39 PM
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 🥹
Our remote workers may not be able to join the #picket, but they have things to say too!
"I would love to believe that the @society4science.bsky.social believes in us. Instead, I am in disbelief at how little they offer those who pour so much of themselves into its mission." @nikkogasa.bsky.social
"I would love to believe that the @society4science.bsky.social believes in us. Instead, I am in disbelief at how little they offer those who pour so much of themselves into its mission." @nikkogasa.bsky.social
November 5, 2025 at 10:46 PM
Our remote workers may not be able to join the #picket, but they have things to say too!
"I would love to believe that the @society4science.bsky.social believes in us. Instead, I am in disbelief at how little they offer those who pour so much of themselves into its mission." @nikkogasa.bsky.social
"I would love to believe that the @society4science.bsky.social believes in us. Instead, I am in disbelief at how little they offer those who pour so much of themselves into its mission." @nikkogasa.bsky.social
@society4science.bsky.social and CEO @mayaajmera.bsky.social, is this the work culture you wanted? Is this what you've been fighting against your workers for these past 560 days?
@sciencenews.bsky.social @snexplores.bsky.social #ISEF #ISEF2025
@sciencenews.bsky.social @snexplores.bsky.social #ISEF #ISEF2025
November 5, 2025 at 9:43 PM
@society4science.bsky.social and CEO @mayaajmera.bsky.social, is this the work culture you wanted? Is this what you've been fighting against your workers for these past 560 days?
@sciencenews.bsky.social @snexplores.bsky.social #ISEF #ISEF2025
@sciencenews.bsky.social @snexplores.bsky.social #ISEF #ISEF2025
We're stronger together✊ #unionstrong
@society4science.bsky.social @mayaajmera.bsky.social, we demand a fair contract!
@society4science.bsky.social @mayaajmera.bsky.social, we demand a fair contract!
🚨 STRIKE ALERT: Journalists at Science News are on strike and holding a 12-hour picket outside of the office!
After 560 days of bargaining, the Science News Media Guild (@sn-media-guild.bsky.social) is demanding and fair contract NOW!
After 560 days of bargaining, the Science News Media Guild (@sn-media-guild.bsky.social) is demanding and fair contract NOW!
November 5, 2025 at 9:23 PM
We're stronger together✊ #unionstrong
@society4science.bsky.social @mayaajmera.bsky.social, we demand a fair contract!
@society4science.bsky.social @mayaajmera.bsky.social, we demand a fair contract!
Our CEO @mayaajmera.bsky.social made over $600K in 2023. And yet here we are, on #strike for fair compensation so we can pay our bills. What gives, @society4science.bsky.social?
November 5, 2025 at 9:19 PM
Our CEO @mayaajmera.bsky.social made over $600K in 2023. And yet here we are, on #strike for fair compensation so we can pay our bills. What gives, @society4science.bsky.social?
It's villainy to shut down this conversation! Calling upon @society4science.bsky.social to return to the table and talk about how to improve our work culture and pay equity. @mayaajmera.bsky.social
November 5, 2025 at 7:29 PM
It's villainy to shut down this conversation! Calling upon @society4science.bsky.social to return to the table and talk about how to improve our work culture and pay equity. @mayaajmera.bsky.social
Listen up, @society4science.bsky.social! Our members are sharing why this work matters to us and society. A fair contract needs to have pay equity and better working conditions!
November 5, 2025 at 6:42 PM
Listen up, @society4science.bsky.social! Our members are sharing why this work matters to us and society. A fair contract needs to have pay equity and better working conditions!
Recent fiscal decisions at the @society4science.bsky.social signal to us that the nonprofit's priorities are moving away from its mission to promote the understanding and appreciation of science. This strike is about getting focus back on what's really important. @wbng.org @newsguild.org
November 5, 2025 at 5:29 PM
Recent fiscal decisions at the @society4science.bsky.social signal to us that the nonprofit's priorities are moving away from its mission to promote the understanding and appreciation of science. This strike is about getting focus back on what's really important. @wbng.org @newsguild.org
Our workers are some of the most creative people in the business. We'd rather put that creativity toward writing the news than these awesome signs
November 5, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Our workers are some of the most creative people in the business. We'd rather put that creativity toward writing the news than these awesome signs
Say it loud and say it proud! Fair contract now! @society4science.bsky.social
November 5, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Say it loud and say it proud! Fair contract now! @society4science.bsky.social
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This may be hour 3 of @sn-media-guild.bsky.social's picket, but it's also been more than 13,400 hours of negotiations. @society4science.bsky.social has spent that time opposing our demands for a fair and transparent pay structure and flexible work arrangements. But we're not giving up anytime soon✊
We're entering hour three of our 12-hour picket on day 560 of negotiations with @society4science.bsky.social. This contract is way overdue!
November 5, 2025 at 4:17 PM
This may be hour 3 of @sn-media-guild.bsky.social's picket, but it's also been more than 13,400 hours of negotiations. @society4science.bsky.social has spent that time opposing our demands for a fair and transparent pay structure and flexible work arrangements. But we're not giving up anytime soon✊
We're entering hour three of our 12-hour picket on day 560 of negotiations with @society4science.bsky.social. This contract is way overdue!
November 5, 2025 at 3:56 PM
We're entering hour three of our 12-hour picket on day 560 of negotiations with @society4science.bsky.social. This contract is way overdue!
Solidarity is in our DNA!
We're asking @society4science.bsky.social for a fair contract with equitable pay and work flexibility.
We're asking @society4science.bsky.social for a fair contract with equitable pay and work flexibility.
November 5, 2025 at 3:18 PM
Solidarity is in our DNA!
We're asking @society4science.bsky.social for a fair contract with equitable pay and work flexibility.
We're asking @society4science.bsky.social for a fair contract with equitable pay and work flexibility.
Our remote employees are showing up today too!
I've got my @sn-media-guild.bsky.social gear on today in solidarity with my colleagues who are out on the picket line! (My cat is clearly impressed.)
November 5, 2025 at 2:40 PM
Our remote employees are showing up today too!
*not where we want to be.
This is what happens when the person in the social media driver's seat posts before they've have their caffeine!
This is what happens when the person in the social media driver's seat posts before they've have their caffeine!
We have spent 560 days at the negotiating table with @society4science.bsky.social. Today's work stoppage is painful to us, and now where we want to be. We deserve a fair contract!
November 5, 2025 at 2:08 PM
*not where we want to be.
This is what happens when the person in the social media driver's seat posts before they've have their caffeine!
This is what happens when the person in the social media driver's seat posts before they've have their caffeine!
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Don't cross the picket line--no reading Science News today! These journalists deserve a fair contract that recognizes the value they bring to the company.
Workers of the Science News Media Guild will conduct a 24-hour #strike on Wednesday, 11/5. This comes after our members voted to reject the Society’s latest contract proposal. Our members previously voted by 92% to authorize a strike against the @society4science.bsky.social, if necessary.
November 5, 2025 at 1:55 PM
Don't cross the picket line--no reading Science News today! These journalists deserve a fair contract that recognizes the value they bring to the company.