The Pacific Media Workers Guild (TNG-CWA Local 39521) is proud to join other journalists and organizations in opposition of a Mendocino County ordinance that will charge preemptive fees for public records requests, in some cases as much as $150 per hour. PMWG co-signed an open letter published by The Mendocino Voice on Aug. 31 to […]
Read MoreApplications open for Media Workers Guild Scholarship
Now is the time for students to apply for a Media Workers Guild Scholarship. Applicants are eligible for up to $500. The deadline to apply is Aug. 15, 2022. Click here to download the application. Dependent family members of any Media Workers Guild unit member in good standing are eligible. (Contact staff@mediaworkers.org if you have […]
Read MoreWelcoming the Daily Kos Guild to PMWG
The Pacific Media Workers Guild is thrilled to officially welcome the Daily Kos Guild to our local. This impressive group of workers persevered through a long organizing campaign to reach this point. Their unit was officially certified Wednesday morning after a card count conducted by the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service. DKG had signed union […]
Read MoreNewsGuild: Abortion access is a health care right
The NewsGuild Executive Council released the following statement Monday, May 9, in response to the Supreme Court’s vote to strike down Roe v. Wade, which was reported last week by Politico. PMWG member Michael Cabanatuan of the San Francisco Chronicle joined in signing the statement as Region 4 Vice President. Get more information on the […]
Read MorePress Rights 101: Understand newsgathering rights and limitations in California
A leading media lawyer and press advocate will give a comprehensive overview of legal protections and practical considerations for covering protests, filming police in the field and more — with a Q&A. RSVP required. Saturday, April 23 | 10-11:30 AM Pacific Time Click here to register Led by Mickey Osterreicher, general counsel, National Press Photographers […]
Read MoreHow to publish your book — A free forum
Hey writers! Do you have a book inside you clamoring to get out but don’t know how to get published? We’re here to help. Guild Freelancers is holding a free, interactive Zoom forum on how to get that book in front of your readers. Six successful authors will demystify the process, answering questions like these: […]
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