Chicago Reader Union

Editorial union of the Chicago Reader, organizing with @ChiNewsGuild #SaveTheReader

[Chicago Reader Union @Reader_Union]

2022 was one of the most challenging years for the Reader Union, but we also had so many wins. Here’s a brief recap of what we accomplished, and what we’re going to fight for in 2023! (1/6)

[cody 🗣 @codycorrall]

hi. members of @nyguild are uniting to address critical issues affecting trans, nonbinary, and gender nonconforming workers in our newsrooms. read our statement and, if you’re in the guild, join us to build a better future: https://t.co/zjISb7wnqT

[Chicago Reader Union @Reader_Union]

If you got paid today & can spare it, consider supporting our @SEIULocal1 comrades during their layoff 👇

[Chicago News Guild @ChiNewsGuild]

When @SEIULocal1 laid off our members this month, they made them choose: severance pay, or a spot on the callback list. With only 2 weeks notice, most needed the severance.

Donate to help our members pay their bills while we fight for their jobs!

https://t.co/8XoHZm4T2i

[dramaturgically it tracks @YasminZacaria]

Forever will stand in solidarity with my former union colleagues. They're real ones and deserve oh so much better!!!! ✊🏽🖤

[Kelly Garcia @_KellyGarcia__]

I'll continue cheering for the Reader from the sidelines, and will especially continue supporting my comrades at the @Reader_Union who deserve better pay for keeping the spirit of the paper alive.

[Chicago Reader Union @Reader_Union]

We’re determined to make this field more equitable and sustainable while delivering irreplaceable journalism. Thank you for the immense support you’ve shown us this year, and thank you for holding us accountable in the next.

[Chicago Reader Union @Reader_Union]

2022 was one of the most challenging years for the Reader Union, but we also had so many wins. Here’s a brief recap of what we accomplished, and what we’re going to fight for in 2023! (1/6)

[Chicago Reader Union @Reader_Union]

They continued, “Without the material support needed for my work to thrive, I have no option but to look elsewhere.” In 2023, our first priority must be supporting and retaining Reader journalists of color. (5/6)

[Chicago Reader Union @Reader_Union]

Should say *solidarity* fund, rather than strike, but let’s show @HBHWorkers that we’ve got their back whatever they decide

[Chicago Reader Union @Reader_Union]

@ronofjosenthal @HBHWorkers ✊

[Chicago Reader Union @Reader_Union]

While we’re at it, @howardbrownhc, the largest LQBTQ+ health care org in the Midwest, is threatening to axe 60 union jobs 🐀. Mgmt says it’s a needed financial decision, but @HBHWorkers say mgmt has yet to prove it 🐀🐀.

Strike fund below 👇 🌈 👇

[Howard Brown Health Workers United @HBHWorkers]

Our management is planning to lay off 60 union members right after New Years. These are people whose work impacts thousands, and management wants to throw that away. We are going to fight this with everything we have, but we need your help - please donate. https://t.co/dQnXSaru60

[Chicago Reader Union @Reader_Union]

Chicago is rich with podcasts & news sources (ahem) that aren’t the NYT. No Wordle for us today: it’s a pleasure to do the right thing & stand with @NYTimesGuild on the digital picket line.

[Amanda Hess @amandahess]

We’re asking readers to not engage in any @nytimes platforms tomorrow and stand with us on the digital picket line! Read local news. Listen to public radio. Make something from a cookbook. Break your Wordle streak.

[NYTimesGuild @NYTimesGuild]

After 20 months of negotiations, enough is enough: Today, more than 1,000 @NYTimesGuild members pledged to walk out if @nytimes does not agree to a complete and fair contract by Dec. 8.

[NewsGuild of New York @nyguild]

STATEMENT: The NewsGuild of New York Condemns Federal Court Ruling Attacking Communications Between Workers and a Free Press (@SBWorkersUnited)

This decision is an unprecedented violation of the fundamental principles of a free press and a brazen attack on workers’ rights.

[Devyn-Marshall Brown @dmbrown_tboy]

Yesterday was the @NINA_for_news award’s ceremony. I won my first journalism awards for my coverage of Black Evanston and Evanston’s reparations project with @EvRoundTable! I won first place in Best Personality Profile, Best Coverage of Social Issues and Best Video! 🕺🏾

[Kelly Garcia @_KellyGarcia__]

With municipal races heating up, @Chicago_Reader is bringing you everything you need to know about the new police oversight commission. At its first meeting last month, a mostly skeptical audience had wise words for the new commissioners:

https://t.co/o83XB6evJk