Voice Union

Updates from the unionized workforce of the Village Voice, UAW Local 2110

[Voice Union @VVUnion]

We've raised over $6k through our Strike Fund, and we're looking to raise even more. Any amount helps!
https://t.co/vBVoDJTWux

[Voice Union @VVUnion]

Here's the @nytimes on the @villagevoice laying off 3/4 of its union staff yesterday: https://t.co/GmjKMEwAH8

[Voice Union @VVUnion]

6/ If management thinks we'll let them turn this journalistic institution into another hollowed-out brand, they're mistaken. We will fight.

[Voice Union @VVUnion]

5/ The professionals of our union, working under a fair contract, are the key to making the Voice thrive online.

[Voice Union @VVUnion]

4/ We don't think this is about ending the print edition. It looks more like old-fashioned union busting.

[Voice Union @VVUnion]

3/ Among them: the last remaining news reporter; the social content producer; the associate copy editor; and people selling online ads.

[Voice Union @VVUnion]

2/ The layoffs can't be explained by the end of the print edition. They include positions that are equally necessary for online publication.

[Voice Union @VVUnion]

1/ Yesterday @villagevoice management announced that it is laying off 13 of its 17 unionized employees. There were no non-union layoffs.

[NewsGuild of New York @nyguild]

Solidarity with our colleagues at @VVUnion. A sad day for NYC journalism. https://t.co/wKEjlTRk73

[Voice Union @VVUnion]

@villagevoice We’re talking with ownership to figure out what this will mean for our members, and the future of the paper we love. Please stay tuned.

[Voice Union @VVUnion]

@villagevoice We’ve been told that there will be reductions in staff, but we know few details right now.

[Voice Union @VVUnion]

The union learned this morning of management’s plan to discontinue the print edition of the @villagevoice

[Voice Union @VVUnion]

There are 61 signees now including @TheRealEdPark @edhalter @thisisjendoll @JoeConason #VivianGornick and more: https://t.co/w58uCkCuOW

[Jon W. Campbell @j0ncampbell]

This list of Voice alums is humbling. As a @VVUnion member, so thankful for their support.

https://t.co/X3QmYsOJ5X

[Voice Union @VVUnion]

#solidarity https://t.co/QXW9gScY85

[Tom Robbins @tommy_robb]

From Aletti & Als to Yaeger & Zacharek: 50 @villagevoice writers urge publisher to stand down in union fight. https://t.co/1v7atEAhcm

[Voice Union @VVUnion]

Seven more alums have signed the open letter to @villagevoice! All we union folks can say is a humble THANK YOU. https://t.co/w58uCkCuOW

[Jennifer Krasinski @prettymetals]

As a member @VVUnion, this outpouring of support has been inspiring. How could we not work to preserve a legacy that's this extraordinary? https://t.co/a3EuZfJwAR

[Voice Union @VVUnion]

Thanks @ManohlaDargis @szacharek @tanehisicoates @jerrysaltz @colsonwhitehead @robertsietsema @vincealetti and all! https://t.co/w58uCkCuOW

[Everyman Agency @EverymanAgency]

.@tanehisicoates, @ManohlaDargis, @jerrysaltz, @SolomonAlisa, @colsonwhitehead + more CAN'T be wrong.
https://t.co/o5VX6uxafE CC @VVUnion

[Voice Union @VVUnion]

An Open Letter to Peter Barbey, Owner @villagevoice, in support of @VVunion, signed by 51 alums. #solidarity https://t.co/w58uCkCuOW