KNKXunion

The union for the staff of local NPR station KNKX in Seattle/Tacoma. Workers providing jazz, blues, and award-winning local journalism to Western Washington.

[KNKXunion @KNKXunion]

We stand with our friends @Crosscut_Union Please let us know how we can support you as you defend these vital newsroom positions @Crosscut ✊

[Clare McGrane @claremcgrane]

Back at the bargaining table with my KUOW colleagues today! Fun fact: the cost of living in Seattle has gone up almost 20% since our last contract was signed. Minimum salaries for positions in our newsroom have gone up ... 0%.

[KNKXunion @KNKXunion]

We @KNKXunion stand by our friends @seattletimes They deserve a fair contract ! We hope management will step up to meet the needs of their talented staff. ✊✊✊

[Seattle Times Union ⛰ @SeaTimesUnion]

1/ At the @SeattleTimesCo, it’s #timeforchange. Our bargaining committee meets with management today to begin negotiations for a new collective bargaining agreement. And it’s past time for fair pay and better conditions.

Here’s what we’re fighting for:

[KNKXunion @KNKXunion]

looks like our friends @wemakekuow are back on the picket line tomorrow, demanding higher wages. we stand with them. it’s a shame @kuow management can’t seem to recognize how hard it is out there for folks, with food and gas prices still so high & no guaranteed relief in sight.

[#SoundStoriesSoundWages @wemakekuow]

.@KUOW journalists, hosts, producers and announcers spent our lunch break picketing outside the station, because management and @UW are still refusing to pay us a living wage for our work. Seattle needs local news, but those of us making that news need fair pay! #WeMakeKUOW

[KNKXunion @KNKXunion]

✊✊✊Hope @KUOW is smart and listens to the folks who make the radio!!

[#SoundStoriesSoundWages @wemakekuow]

Today's the day! We picket to tell @UW/@KUOW mgmt to do the right thing and pay a living wage!
12:30pm-1:30pm outside the KUOW studios at 4518 Univ. Way NE in Seattle's U District ✊✊✊
#WeMakeKUOW

[#SoundStoriesSoundWages @wemakekuow]

We have postponed today's #WeMakeKUOW picket for fair pay due to the unhealthy smoke that has engulfed the Seattle area.
BLEAH!!
We will instead shout our need for livable wages at the top of our lungs by picketing IN CLEAN AIR on Monday, Oct. 24.
YEAH!!
Stay tuned!

[KNKXunion @KNKXunion]

Amid high inflation, folks @wemakekuow are picketing tomorrow to demand higher pay. We here @KNKXunion stand with our friends ✊✊✊@KUOW must do better.

[KNKXunion @KNKXunion]

Update: @KNKXunion has voted unanimously to ratify the contract. 🥳 Thank you for your support ! Also, we are currently $6K away from reaching our Fall fund drive goal. If you’re in a position to give, we would appreciate any amount !! 🙏🏻 https://t.co/fOoeOy0bkX

[KNKXunion @KNKXunion]

Hi! Wanted to let you all know that we’ve reached a tentative agreement with management! 🥳🎉 Thank u! Also! Today marks first day of our fall drive & if you’re in a position to contribute, in whatever amount, @knkxfm could use your continued support ! 🙏🏻 https://t.co/fOoeOy0bkX

[KNKXunion @KNKXunion]

@gneilyo @knkxfm We should have vote results this week! Thanks for checking in !

[KNKXunion @KNKXunion]

Hi! Wanted to let you all know that we’ve reached a tentative agreement with management! 🥳🎉 Thank u! Also! Today marks first day of our fall drive & if you’re in a position to contribute, in whatever amount, @knkxfm could use your continued support ! 🙏🏻 https://t.co/fOoeOy0bkX

[Guy Oron @GuyOron]

What are you doing @knkxfm? Bargain in good faith with @KNKXunion! With the cost of living crisis and the erosion of democracy, it's getting tougher to be a journalist who tries to hold the powerful accountable. The very least you can do is negotiate decent wages and benefits.

[Mike McCormick @PodTap]

News Flash! It was the community that saved KNKX and that same community expects management to make sure staff is properly compensated for their work.

[Curt Milton @CurtMilton]

Stay strong! You are all the best and you are the heart and soul of KNKX.

[TM @TravisMayfield]

Keep fighting! We need great journalists like y’all to know you are valued and to be able to make a living in this region doing the work!!!!

[K.C.Sherred @kriscarasher]

As a listener, I support you today and always @KNKXunion. As a journalist and (new!) co-chair @WaNewsGuild I stand with you. Your work is essential to the region. Our communities are stronger when we all are.

[KNKXunion @KNKXunion]

❤️❤️❤️

[Ariel Van Cleave @avcsays]

@KNKXunion I’m rooting for y’all!

[Eastside Branch - Seattle DSA @SeattleDSA_East]

Solidarity with @KNKXunion as they bargain with management at @knkxfm to reach an agreement ✊

[KNKXunion @KNKXunion]

❤️❤️❤️

[Steven Friederich @reportersteven]

Hey @knkxfm management. You folks are awesome. Your story overcoming impossible odds to even exist is awesome.

You know what’s even more awesome? Your staff. They deserve a better contract. They deserve raises.

[KNKXunion @KNKXunion]

@GeoLiberace Hi! Thanks for asking. We’re part of @sagaftra

[KNKXunion @KNKXunion]

Hello everyone, Here w/ an update: We thought we were close to a VERY MODEST agreement w/ management. That deal is starting to fall apart. And we're really disappointed. We’re going into bargaining again this week & hope management will come around. Our staff deserves better!