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Court interpreters: in their own words
Court interpreters in the Bay Area reached a tentative agreement this week. But colleagues in the Central Valley continued their fight for a contract in mediation.
Management changes at the Chronicle announced
Chronicle’s publisher will retire soon; replacement comes from Yukaipa Companies and LA Times. New president led Demand Media’s marketing, sales and corporate communications and was once a senior VP at Yahoo.
Guild scholarship opportunity available. Apply now!
Now is the time for students to apply for a Pacific Media Workers Guild Scholarship. Our scholarship program is financed mainly by generous contributions from our Retiree Unit members. Applicants are eligible for up to $500.
Hawaii Tribune-Herald negotiations lack aloha spirit
Hawaii Tribune-Herald collective bargaining continued Wednesday and Thursday in Waikiki. The guild suggested that the scope of the negotiations be narrowed to focus on about a half dozen priority issues, including wages, job security, medical and management rights. Management offered no pay raise and proposed increases in health care.
Hearst Health Care 2013 – will the Chronicle be fair?
The 1.5% proposed raise in the expensive Bay Area is equivalent to Hearst buying the staff a box of crackerjacks with each paycheck. Taking an essential “pay cut” in order to continue receiving medical benefits could leave many supporting staff swinging back and forth on a trapeze between their loved jobs or a higher-paying future.
Court Interpreter details making ends meet without a raise in more than 5 years
California court interpreters have not received a wage increase in more than five years while healthcare costs spiked and inflation has gone up 11% from 2007 to 2013. In bargaining, the courts continue to reject a raise.
Student Journalism
Guild sponsored student journalism program Bay News Rising will kick into gear in June.