Fort Worth Reporters Guild

Unionized staff of the @FortWorthReport #SteeringTrustedNewsForward Read our press release down below

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Today, our guild members sat down with Fort Worth Report management for our first official bargaining session. The meeting was a constructive starting point toward negotiating a contract that protects both our members and the integrity of our journalism.

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Hey everyone, the Fort Worth Reporters Guild here with a major update about our union efforts. 

On June 1, our members will sit down at the table with the Report’s management for our first official bargaining session. Here’s what that will look like.

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Statement from the Fort Worth Reporters Guild on the resignation of founding CEO Chris Cobler.

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With an 11-1 vote, Fort Worth Report staff are forming a union! This victory is not exclusive to Fort Worth Reporters Guild members — our efforts will help strengthen local news in Tarrant County.

Full press release coming soon! #Steeringtrustednewsforward

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Today is our Election Day!

Please join us in supporting the incredible members of the Fort Worth Reporters Guild. Together, we can continue #steeringtrustednewsforward in Tarrant County!

We will announce the election results as soon as possible. ✊

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Thank you to The Objective for covering the Fort Worth Reporters Guild's efforts! Check out the story down below. #Steeringtrustednewsforward

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Our guild members are hard at work tonight to bring you up-to-date nonpartisan coverage of local elections in Tarrant County as we fight for representation in our newsroom.

Please support them and us as we continue #steeringtrustednewsforward. ✊

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Continue supporting our mission of #steeringtrustednewsforward by participating in our letter-writing campaign!

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Why is the Fort Worth Report staff unionizing? Because of the lack of policies, there isn’t a safe space in the newsroom to advocate for ourselves without fear of retaliation.

Find out more about our lack of proper third party HR representation.

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@stevanzetti @IBelkoura Thanks Steven! ✊

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Today, the Fort Worth Report’s usual planning meeting was replaced with an unannounced, closed-door, hour-long captive-audience meeting between staff, interns, and a “labor relations educator” named Elizabeth Hernandez, whom we’ve never met. Management and editors left the room.

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Why is the Fort Worth Report staff unionizing? Here’s another reason: To create clear and consistent, written newsroom policies so staff are treated fairly and equitably.

Find out more in our latest explainer.

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Why is the Fort Worth Report staff unionizing? Today we’ll discuss the first reason - to build longevity in the workplace and ensure staff can establish sustainable careers at the Fort Worth Report. 

Find out more below.

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🔔 UPDATE 🔔

The Fort Worth Reporters Guild election is set for March 9. Watch below to find out what that means 🗳️

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