(Media) SCOOP: Weeks ago, the owner of the Washington City Paper had offered to purchase @washingtonpost's sports and local sections, keeping their desks alive.
The Post reporters were laid off and the desks were shut down instead.
More in this week's issue of Regulator...
This is despicable. After attempting to lay off almost 80 of our members illegally, The Post's CTO Vineet Khosla has tried to co-opt the #SaveThePost hashtag used by Tech Guild and @postguild members, community members, readers, & supporters to push back against these cuts.
It's disheartening and infuriating that management at The Post has chosen to disregard the rights of the Tech Guild members & the rule of law by laying off tech workers. We stand united & determined to fight for our hard-earned protections & rights in this unacceptable situation.
Hundreds of our members have been laid off without rhyme or reason. Those who remain are reeling. One of our own started this GoFundMe. If you are inclined, feel free to share or donate. https://t.co/i1ns6fNqAf
Join us Thursday for a rally to #SaveThePost!! The rally will run from noon to 1 p.m. Thursday at 1301 K St. NW!!
Bring friends! Bring gloves! Bring a love of journalism!
The @EdWeekUnion voted overwhelmingly to ratify their first contract!
For the first time, EdWeek is establishing a minimum annual salary & and all members will receive general 3% wage increases each December.
Congratulations to the EdWeek Union members!
https://t.co/kmCKTASowH
Today our colleagues at @mlexguild are going on strike in protest of more than two years of negotiating without management agreeing to a fair contract. The Hill Guild stands in solidarity with the reporters of MLex US and FTC Watch.
https://t.co/la1R2F1vcA
We’re heartbroken to share that six of our talented colleagues were laid off yesterday. Their work has informed, inspired and held power to account. If you’re hiring, please consider them. #SupportJournalists#HireJournalists
Some personal news: I was laid off from @thehill yesterday. It was such a privilege to co-write Morning Report for the past three years; I'll miss all of my incredibly talented colleagues dearly. Any leads for journalism jobs in DC would be much appreciated!
I'm sad to say that today is my last day at The Hill, where I've had the pleasure of reporting on breaking news, national trends, and healthcare for the last (nearly) four years.
Any tips on jobs and freelance work are very welcome right now.
🚨WE HAVE A DEAL🚨
Last night, journalists @thehill voted overwhelmingly to ratify our first collective bargaining agreement with @NXSTMediaGroup, securing increases in pay, vacation time, family leave and more.
https://t.co/rrMw7pEDDZ
This is a tough job that takes focus and dedication, and thanks to this deal, Hill staffers are going to get a little more money and recharge time while they do it.
Congratulations to my former colleagues at @hillguild. It was 3 years of grueling work, but y'all did it. Major kudos to @bmigdon@saul_elbein@AlxMara & Georgie for leading this team and fighting for the pay, vacation and family leave every employee deserves.