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A big WIN for activism

Here is a look back on what our Workers Interfaith Network unit accomplished in Memphis in 2012.

Bill McClellan Hosts First Amendment Celebration

Post-Dispatch columnist and United Media Guild member Bill McClellan will be master of ceremonies for a “First Amendment Celebration” scheduled for Nov. 29 at the Edward Jones building at Manchester Rd. and Interstate 270. The event, staged by the St....

Springfield SJ-R Unit Up, Running

Our new unit at the Springfield State Journal-Register elected its first set of officers Saturday. Here is the account from the unit chair, Dean Olsen: We unionized to have a formal voice in preserving quality journalism in the state capital....

UMG Members Choose Executive Committee

  Through its recent nomination process, which saw no offices contested, the United Media Guild's Executive Committee in 2013 will consist of the following: President: Jeff Gordon. First VP: David Carson. Second VP: Joe Kenny. Treasurer: Tim Logan. Secretary: Doug...

Guild asks Lee to explain its medical premium increases

Shannon Duffy made the following request of Lee Enterprises on behalf of Guild members: It has come to the Guild's attention that Lee's announced medical premiums for the coming year is an 11 percent increase over last year's premium amount....

Alfredo Pena to take helm at WIN

Our Workers Interfaith Network unit in Memphis is entering a new era. Founding executive director Rebekah Gienapp stepped aside after ten years and promoted the Guild's WIN unit chair Alfredo Pena to interim director. "The experience of motherhood has changed...

New Springfield unit focuses on unpaid overtime

Our new Springfield State Journal-Register is preparing to elect officers, select its negotiating committee and set its objectives for its first collective bargaining agreement. One issue has moved toward the top of the list: Definition of the work week and...