All posts by Shannon

What does Gannett’s recent Town Hall announcements mean to our members?

I realize that everyone is freaking out about Gannett's recently announced "changes."  But it's important to remember that most of Gannett's properties are not organized.  Those workers are 'at-will' workers and don't enjoy any statutory rights (unlike union workers).  So,...

Virtual Rally Tonight! Support Gannett Journalists!

Public supporters of Gannett Unions are invited to a virtual rally this Thursday night, “Save local news: Gannett journalists speak out,” hosted by The NewsGuild-CWA. Whether you’re a union or non-union journalist, a supporter of local news, a member of the...

Farmworker Justice employees announce Mission Statement

We, the staff employees of Farmworker Justice, are asking FJ to voluntarily recognize us as unionized staff under the United Media Guild. We want to improve transparency and communication between management and staff regarding policy changes that impact all of...

Farmworker Justice Staff Employees Join UMG!

From: Shannon Duffy Sent: Monday, September 12, 2022 2:33 PM To: restrada@farmworkerjustice.org Subject: Union Recognition   Ron Estrada CEO, Farmworker Justice Washington, DC September 12, 2022   Dear Ron, A majority of your staff employees have formed a union and...

Wear red when you march in the Labor Day Parade this year (this year, we’re eighth in line!).

Bargaining continues at the Southern Illinoisan

The United Media Guild and Lee Enterprises have been attempting to negotiate a successor agreement at The Southern Illinoisan since March. During that time, we have had five bargaining sessions. There has been some progress made. The Guild and Lee...

UMG reaches reaches tentative agreement with the St. Louis Review

The United Media Guild has reached a tentative agreement on a one-year contract extension with the St. Louis Review, the newspaper published weekly by the St. Louis Archdiocese.  The Agreement calls for a three percent raise on August 1, one...