Bad-faith bargaining is bad for business. After we went on strike, a major advertiser halted ad buys in solidarity. We are asking others to do the same until McClatchy Media comes to the table with a fair offer.
Don’t cross the picket line today, Tuesday, May 26! Join us by refusing to click any articles or interacting in any way with our five McClatchy newspapers.
We have overwhelmingly voted to go on STRIKE as we fight for a fair contract with McClatchy Media and its five Pacific Northwest newspapers.
Our demands are simple: Protections against AI and wages that keep up with inflation.
This work isn’t possible without us. But McClatchy would rather spend millions on AI then invest in the humans who won 53 awards, including for chronicling the contentious aftermath of Charlie Kirk's killing. Donate to our strike fund for fair wages https://t.co/6oExciExTX
This work isn’t possible without us. But McClatchy would rather spend millions on AI then invest in the humans who won 53 awards, including for uncovering what happened after a raid on a local race track. Donate to our strike fund for fair wages https://t.co/6oExciE04p
This work isn’t possible without us. But McClatchy would rather spend millions on AI then invest in the humans who won 53 awards, including for investigating after a mom said her 3-year old was assaulted at a gym. Donate to our strike fund for fair wages https://t.co/6oExciExTX
This work isn’t possible without us. But McClatchy would rather spend millions on AI then invest in the humans who won 53 awards, including for showing how $200k in execution drugs expired. Donate to our strike fund to support our fight for fair wages https://t.co/6oExciE04p
McClatchy Media still refuses to offer journalists livable wages, despite nearly a year of bargaining. Our unions are ready to strike.
Our communities deserve newspapers where talented reporters can afford to stay.
But we need your help!⬇️
Tacoma News Tribune reporter Izzie Lund, 26, said she didn't leave her home for three weeks after an unexpected dental bill because she couldn't afford to put gas in her tank.
"I was just trapped in my apartment," Lund said.
McClatchy have struggled to afford groceries, weddings & plane tickets to see family. As more McClatchy reporters feel forced out of the industry, this has also affected the quality of journalism in their communities.