Washington-Baltimore News Guild
@wbng.org
The union for more than 3,000 news, information and non-profit employees in the mid-Atlantic and beyond. Part of @newsguild.org & @cwa.org. Solidarity is a verb ✊ www.wbng.org
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NEW: It's official, hundreds of workers at the @wapotechguild.bsky.social are ready to win their union!
Sign this petition and let management know that these workers DESERVE voluntary recognition.
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Sign this petition and let management know that these workers DESERVE voluntary recognition.
🔗 bit.ly/WAPOTECH
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So grateful for the Science News alumni, @wbng.org, @mlexguild.bsky.social, other friends, family , neighbors and loved ones who have come out to support us today! You can show your support by signing our petition at shorturl.at/RinYU
November 5, 2025 at 7:07 PM
So grateful for the Science News alumni, @wbng.org, @mlexguild.bsky.social, other friends, family , neighbors and loved ones who have come out to support us today! You can show your support by signing our petition at shorturl.at/RinYU
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🚨 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 8:49 PM
🚨 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!
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Today's the big day — we're officially on strike all day! We'll be picketing from 8am to 8pm at 1776 Massachusetts NW. Come show your support! @wbng.org @newsguild.org
November 5, 2025 at 1:02 PM
Today's the big day — we're officially on strike all day! We'll be picketing from 8am to 8pm at 1776 Massachusetts NW. Come show your support! @wbng.org @newsguild.org
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It's been 540+ days since we started negotiating with
@society4science.bsky.social for a fair contract. We marked the occasion by holding a practice picket during our lunch hour. Judging by all the honking cars and trucks, we think it's safe to say DC commuters are with us!
#faircontractNOW
@society4science.bsky.social for a fair contract. We marked the occasion by holding a practice picket during our lunch hour. Judging by all the honking cars and trucks, we think it's safe to say DC commuters are with us!
#faircontractNOW
October 17, 2025 at 1:55 PM
It's been 540+ days since we started negotiating with
@society4science.bsky.social for a fair contract. We marked the occasion by holding a practice picket during our lunch hour. Judging by all the honking cars and trucks, we think it's safe to say DC commuters are with us!
#faircontractNOW
@society4science.bsky.social for a fair contract. We marked the occasion by holding a practice picket during our lunch hour. Judging by all the honking cars and trucks, we think it's safe to say DC commuters are with us!
#faircontractNOW
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Our members have shown up & out during bargaining: wearing red, leafleting, & rallying for a fair contract - rain or shine!
Together our message is clear: we want fair wages for all & dignity in the workplace. #UnionStrongAtANA
Together our message is clear: we want fair wages for all & dignity in the workplace. #UnionStrongAtANA
October 2, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Our members have shown up & out during bargaining: wearing red, leafleting, & rallying for a fair contract - rain or shine!
Together our message is clear: we want fair wages for all & dignity in the workplace. #UnionStrongAtANA
Together our message is clear: we want fair wages for all & dignity in the workplace. #UnionStrongAtANA
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Hi! 👋 We're the ANA Guild (Washington-Baltimore News Guild at the American Nurses Association), the staff that supports #nurses. Proud to be #UnionStrongAtANA
October 1, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Hi! 👋 We're the ANA Guild (Washington-Baltimore News Guild at the American Nurses Association), the staff that supports #nurses. Proud to be #UnionStrongAtANA
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ICE brutalizing journalists is nothing short of an act of political violence and an assault on the free press.
We strongly condemn these cowardly actions by masked agents.
www.amny.com/immigration/...
We strongly condemn these cowardly actions by masked agents.
www.amny.com/immigration/...
ICE agents assault amNewYork reporter at Federal Plaza immigration court; another journalist seriously injured after shove | amNewYork
ICE agents assaulted amNewYork's own Dean Moses, and allegedly attacked another journalist, on Tuesday morning as they were documenting the ongoing arrests of
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September 30, 2025 at 8:07 PM
ICE brutalizing journalists is nothing short of an act of political violence and an assault on the free press.
We strongly condemn these cowardly actions by masked agents.
www.amny.com/immigration/...
We strongly condemn these cowardly actions by masked agents.
www.amny.com/immigration/...
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David Smith’s first order of business after purchasing The Baltimore Sun was to disparage the newspaper’s dedicated staff at an all-hands meeting.
Since then, his company has sought to silence any criticism from the union.
We get it, David: You can dish it, but you certainly can’t take it.
Since then, his company has sought to silence any criticism from the union.
We get it, David: You can dish it, but you certainly can’t take it.
September 27, 2025 at 4:21 PM
David Smith’s first order of business after purchasing The Baltimore Sun was to disparage the newspaper’s dedicated staff at an all-hands meeting.
Since then, his company has sought to silence any criticism from the union.
We get it, David: You can dish it, but you certainly can’t take it.
Since then, his company has sought to silence any criticism from the union.
We get it, David: You can dish it, but you certainly can’t take it.
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🚨 ACTION: The U.S. should welcome foreign journalists—not kick them out.
DHS is trying to gut the journalist I visa program and weaken press freedom at home and abroad.
▶️ Will you join over 13,000 and submit your own comment?:
newsguild.org/action-newsg...
DHS is trying to gut the journalist I visa program and weaken press freedom at home and abroad.
▶️ Will you join over 13,000 and submit your own comment?:
newsguild.org/action-newsg...
ACTION: NewsGuild-CWA joins calls on DHS to withdraw journalist visa proposal | The NewsGuild - TNG-CWA
The NewsGuild-CWA calls on DHS to withdraw its proposed rule that would change the I visa program for foreign journalists working in the United States.
newsguild.org
September 25, 2025 at 5:22 PM
🚨 ACTION: The U.S. should welcome foreign journalists—not kick them out.
DHS is trying to gut the journalist I visa program and weaken press freedom at home and abroad.
▶️ Will you join over 13,000 and submit your own comment?:
newsguild.org/action-newsg...
DHS is trying to gut the journalist I visa program and weaken press freedom at home and abroad.
▶️ Will you join over 13,000 and submit your own comment?:
newsguild.org/action-newsg...
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Thanks for having us on today, @majorityreport.bsky.social!
Catch our interview with @samseder.bsky.social about our year-plus of bargaining and the Orwellian “non-disparagement” clause that David Smith’s management is trying to force on us.
www.youtube.com/live/ULPaiRQ...
Catch our interview with @samseder.bsky.social about our year-plus of bargaining and the Orwellian “non-disparagement” clause that David Smith’s management is trying to force on us.
www.youtube.com/live/ULPaiRQ...
Trump's New ABC Threat Exposes 'Business Decision' BS w/ Hannah Gaskill, Dan Belson | MR Live
YouTube video by The Majority Report w/ Sam Seder
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September 24, 2025 at 9:15 PM
Thanks for having us on today, @majorityreport.bsky.social!
Catch our interview with @samseder.bsky.social about our year-plus of bargaining and the Orwellian “non-disparagement” clause that David Smith’s management is trying to force on us.
www.youtube.com/live/ULPaiRQ...
Catch our interview with @samseder.bsky.social about our year-plus of bargaining and the Orwellian “non-disparagement” clause that David Smith’s management is trying to force on us.
www.youtube.com/live/ULPaiRQ...
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The Washington Post can't claim to defend free speech while firing Karen Attiah for exercising hers.
The Post should be a newsroom that promotes the freedom of ideas, speech and the press.
The Post should be a newsroom that promotes the freedom of ideas, speech and the press.
Statement from Post Guild Leadership: The Washington Post Guild condemns the unjust firing of columnist Karen Attiah
September 15, 2025 at 8:13 PM
The Washington Post can't claim to defend free speech while firing Karen Attiah for exercising hers.
The Post should be a newsroom that promotes the freedom of ideas, speech and the press.
The Post should be a newsroom that promotes the freedom of ideas, speech and the press.
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The right to speak freely is the ultimate personal liberty and the foundation of Karen’s 11-year career at The Post. We’re proud to call Karen a colleague and a longtime union sibling. The Post Guild stands with her and will continue to support her and defend her rights.
September 15, 2025 at 6:55 PM
The right to speak freely is the ultimate personal liberty and the foundation of Karen’s 11-year career at The Post. We’re proud to call Karen a colleague and a longtime union sibling. The Post Guild stands with her and will continue to support her and defend her rights.
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The Washington Post wrongly fired Opinions columnist Karen Attiah over her social media posts. The Post not only flagrantly disregarded standard disciplinary processes, it also undermined its own mandate to be a champion of free speech.
September 15, 2025 at 6:55 PM
The Washington Post wrongly fired Opinions columnist Karen Attiah over her social media posts. The Post not only flagrantly disregarded standard disciplinary processes, it also undermined its own mandate to be a champion of free speech.
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Statement from Post Guild Leadership: The Washington Post Guild condemns the unjust firing of columnist Karen Attiah
September 15, 2025 at 6:55 PM
Statement from Post Guild Leadership: The Washington Post Guild condemns the unjust firing of columnist Karen Attiah
🚨RELEASE: After 500 days at the table with no fair contract, Science News Media Guild members (@sn-media-guild.bsky.social) have authorized a strike.
Bosses are stalling. Workers are ready to fight. ✊
wbng.org/2025/09/05/s...
Bosses are stalling. Workers are ready to fight. ✊
wbng.org/2025/09/05/s...
Science News Media Guild authorizes strike as union marks 500 days of bargaining with no contract - Washington-Baltimore News Guild
Members of Science News Media Guild recently voted by 92% to authorize a strike against the Society for Science if necessary.
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September 5, 2025 at 2:28 PM
🚨RELEASE: After 500 days at the table with no fair contract, Science News Media Guild members (@sn-media-guild.bsky.social) have authorized a strike.
Bosses are stalling. Workers are ready to fight. ✊
wbng.org/2025/09/05/s...
Bosses are stalling. Workers are ready to fight. ✊
wbng.org/2025/09/05/s...
At the company’s Defense News Conference, the journalists of
@defensenews.bsky.social and @militarytimes.bsky.social stood up for their rights.
📸 Sightline Guild members wore red, leafleted and spoke out — showing the industry that it’s time for management to stop union busting & bargain fairly!
@defensenews.bsky.social and @militarytimes.bsky.social stood up for their rights.
📸 Sightline Guild members wore red, leafleted and spoke out — showing the industry that it’s time for management to stop union busting & bargain fairly!
September 4, 2025 at 4:48 PM
At the company’s Defense News Conference, the journalists of
@defensenews.bsky.social and @militarytimes.bsky.social stood up for their rights.
📸 Sightline Guild members wore red, leafleted and spoke out — showing the industry that it’s time for management to stop union busting & bargain fairly!
@defensenews.bsky.social and @militarytimes.bsky.social stood up for their rights.
📸 Sightline Guild members wore red, leafleted and spoke out — showing the industry that it’s time for management to stop union busting & bargain fairly!
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BREAKING: Workers of @sn-media-guild.bsky.social voted with 92% support to authorize a strike, with 89% of members participating. We're ready to do whatever it takes to get the fair contract we deserve. See our comments below to learn more about how to help our efforts! @society4science.bsky.social
August 22, 2025 at 3:18 PM
BREAKING: Workers of @sn-media-guild.bsky.social voted with 92% support to authorize a strike, with 89% of members participating. We're ready to do whatever it takes to get the fair contract we deserve. See our comments below to learn more about how to help our efforts! @society4science.bsky.social
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“If it doesn’t align with reality, why are we putting Politico’s name on it?” —Me
Proud of the work we’re doing @pen-guild.bsky.social to stand up for good journalism in the age of AI
Proud of the work we’re doing @pen-guild.bsky.social to stand up for good journalism in the age of AI
NEW: POLITICO’s top editors testified that its AI experiments don’t need to follow the newsroom’s own editorial standards.
If media execs won’t protect journalism standards, NewsGuild members @pen-guild.bsky.social will!
www.niemanlab.org/2025/08/poli...
If media execs won’t protect journalism standards, NewsGuild members @pen-guild.bsky.social will!
www.niemanlab.org/2025/08/poli...
Politico’s recent AI experiments shouldn’t be subject to newsroom editorial standards, its editors testify
In a July arbitration hearing, Politico faced allegations that two generative AI tools violated its union contract.
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August 12, 2025 at 3:04 AM
“If it doesn’t align with reality, why are we putting Politico’s name on it?” —Me
Proud of the work we’re doing @pen-guild.bsky.social to stand up for good journalism in the age of AI
Proud of the work we’re doing @pen-guild.bsky.social to stand up for good journalism in the age of AI
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NEW: POLITICO’s top editors testified that its AI experiments don’t need to follow the newsroom’s own editorial standards.
If media execs won’t protect journalism standards, NewsGuild members @pen-guild.bsky.social will!
www.niemanlab.org/2025/08/poli...
If media execs won’t protect journalism standards, NewsGuild members @pen-guild.bsky.social will!
www.niemanlab.org/2025/08/poli...
Politico’s recent AI experiments shouldn’t be subject to newsroom editorial standards, its editors testify
In a July arbitration hearing, Politico faced allegations that two generative AI tools violated its union contract.
www.niemanlab.org
August 11, 2025 at 8:31 PM
NEW: POLITICO’s top editors testified that its AI experiments don’t need to follow the newsroom’s own editorial standards.
If media execs won’t protect journalism standards, NewsGuild members @pen-guild.bsky.social will!
www.niemanlab.org/2025/08/poli...
If media execs won’t protect journalism standards, NewsGuild members @pen-guild.bsky.social will!
www.niemanlab.org/2025/08/poli...
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Politico’s recent AI experiments shouldn’t be subject to newsroom editorial standards, its editors testify
www.niemanlab.org/2025/08/poli...
www.niemanlab.org/2025/08/poli...
Politico’s recent AI experiments shouldn’t be subject to newsroom editorial standards, its editors testify
In a July arbitration hearing, Politico faced allegations that two generative AI tools violated its union contract.
www.niemanlab.org
August 11, 2025 at 9:11 PM
Politico’s recent AI experiments shouldn’t be subject to newsroom editorial standards, its editors testify
www.niemanlab.org/2025/08/poli...
www.niemanlab.org/2025/08/poli...
🚨NEW: We have a deal at The Hill!
After three years, journalists @thehill.com voted overwhelmingly to ratify their first collective bargaining agreement, securing increases in pay, vacation time, family leave and more.
newsguild.org/journalists-...
After three years, journalists @thehill.com voted overwhelmingly to ratify their first collective bargaining agreement, securing increases in pay, vacation time, family leave and more.
newsguild.org/journalists-...
Journalists at The Hill overwhelmingly ratify first-ever union contract | The NewsGuild - TNG-CWA
Journalists at The Hill have voted to ratify their first union contract, securing increases in pay, vacation time and family leave.
newsguild.org
July 31, 2025 at 3:37 PM
🚨NEW: We have a deal at The Hill!
After three years, journalists @thehill.com voted overwhelmingly to ratify their first collective bargaining agreement, securing increases in pay, vacation time, family leave and more.
newsguild.org/journalists-...
After three years, journalists @thehill.com voted overwhelmingly to ratify their first collective bargaining agreement, securing increases in pay, vacation time, family leave and more.
newsguild.org/journalists-...
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Day 460 of negotiations with the @society4science.bsky.social. Since then, the ISS has orbited Earth ~7,360 times. At least the ISS knows how to complete a mission. Help support ours: sign the petition below!
#faircontractnow #UnionStrong
#faircontractnow #UnionStrong
July 28, 2025 at 12:50 PM
Day 460 of negotiations with the @society4science.bsky.social. Since then, the ISS has orbited Earth ~7,360 times. At least the ISS knows how to complete a mission. Help support ours: sign the petition below!
#faircontractnow #UnionStrong
#faircontractnow #UnionStrong
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I’m no giraffe but I’m sticking my neck out to say it’s not fair that the C-suite gets raises greater than many employees salaries while Guild members haven’t gotten a raise since bargaining began.
It's been 454 days since we started negotiations with
@society4science.bsky.social. That's great news for expecting giraffes. Not so much for the SN Media Guild workers waiting on a fair contract. Sign our petition to let CEO @mayaajmera.bsky.social know you stand with us! [Link in comments.]
@society4science.bsky.social. That's great news for expecting giraffes. Not so much for the SN Media Guild workers waiting on a fair contract. Sign our petition to let CEO @mayaajmera.bsky.social know you stand with us! [Link in comments.]
July 21, 2025 at 2:13 PM
I’m no giraffe but I’m sticking my neck out to say it’s not fair that the C-suite gets raises greater than many employees salaries while Guild members haven’t gotten a raise since bargaining began.
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Ryanne was shot in the head for doing her job as a journalist.
When gov targets the press, it’s not just an attack on reporters—it’s a violation of the First Amendment and the public’s right to know.
We’re proud to join @aclusocal.bsky.social & @lapressclub.bsky.social to demand accountability.
When gov targets the press, it’s not just an attack on reporters—it’s a violation of the First Amendment and the public’s right to know.
We’re proud to join @aclusocal.bsky.social & @lapressclub.bsky.social to demand accountability.
July 18, 2025 at 8:35 PM
Ryanne was shot in the head for doing her job as a journalist.
When gov targets the press, it’s not just an attack on reporters—it’s a violation of the First Amendment and the public’s right to know.
We’re proud to join @aclusocal.bsky.social & @lapressclub.bsky.social to demand accountability.
When gov targets the press, it’s not just an attack on reporters—it’s a violation of the First Amendment and the public’s right to know.
We’re proud to join @aclusocal.bsky.social & @lapressclub.bsky.social to demand accountability.
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ONE YEAR, NO CONTRACT!
We are the Guild staff at the American Postal Workers Union (APWU), and members of the @wbng.org. Will you stand with us as we fight for dignity, respect, and a fair new contract? Follow us on our social media channels for updates. Links in bio! #solidarity #contractnow
We are the Guild staff at the American Postal Workers Union (APWU), and members of the @wbng.org. Will you stand with us as we fight for dignity, respect, and a fair new contract? Follow us on our social media channels for updates. Links in bio! #solidarity #contractnow
July 17, 2025 at 3:45 AM
ONE YEAR, NO CONTRACT!
We are the Guild staff at the American Postal Workers Union (APWU), and members of the @wbng.org. Will you stand with us as we fight for dignity, respect, and a fair new contract? Follow us on our social media channels for updates. Links in bio! #solidarity #contractnow
We are the Guild staff at the American Postal Workers Union (APWU), and members of the @wbng.org. Will you stand with us as we fight for dignity, respect, and a fair new contract? Follow us on our social media channels for updates. Links in bio! #solidarity #contractnow