Purple Communications agreed to settle NLRB unfair labor practice cases in Colorado and Arizona. The Company allegedly disciplined workers for union activity and removed union materials from break rooms and community event bulletin boards.
Read MoreAn Apple a day keeps the taxes away
SEIU-United Services Worker West kicked off a series of demonstrations to raise awareness about corporate profiteering. SEIU invited members to take advantage of a “bogus $15 billion mail-in rebate” offer targeting Apple.
Read MoreFresno Bee members and management move toward agreement
Guild negotiators moved closer to a tentative agreement on a three-year contract with the Fresno Bee on Wednesday. Management presented a comprehensive, final offer, but agreed to address several Guild concerns.
Read MoreLunzer and Steffens promise open process for new CFI
In consultation with CWA, the former CFI board and others, TNG will work to create the framework of a new, independent local for CFI. This process includes drafting new bylaws and electing new leadership.
Read MoreSides talking again
Slight progress was made Thursday in San Francisco as Purple Communications and ASLIU negotiators met for the first time since November. Health and safety issues are linked to pay and benefits.
Read MoreSides talking again
Slight progress was made yesterday in San Francisco as Purple and ASLIU negotiators met for the first time since November.
Read MoreKeepers of the flame
When you’re looking at a full-time newspaper job in the rear-view mirror, the road ahead can be treacherous. It can also be open and full of possibilities.
Read MoreA Statement to Local 39521 Members: Time for CFI to Depart
CFI and our national union leadership can move forward to create a great new local in the TNG-CWA family.
Read MoreA Statement to Local 39521 Members from TNG Leadership
The executive committee of Local 39521 is expected to take steps this week to sever its affiliation with the California Federation of Interpreters.
Read MoreIn the beginning…the Hearst Manifesto
To celebrate the 80th anniversary of this Local’s first meeting – which occurred on March 4, 1934, we publish a scanned copy of this petition – the “Hearst Manifesto,” our originating document.
Read MoreJournalist who lost husband in East Harlem explosion needs our help
The National Association of Hispanic Journalists (NAHJ) is asking for help in support of a member who lost her husband and all of her belongings in the Harlem explosion Wednesday.
Read MoreA letter to members about Local 39521
We will negotiate with CFI leadership and TNG during the next two weeks with the singular goal of keeping our Local intact.
Read MoreUnfair Labor Practice Hearing Scheduled in Denver
The NLRB has issued a complaint charging Purple Communications with violating labor law at its Denver facility. The complaint involves multiple charges ranging from retaliation against union activists to failure to negotiate with the union.
Read MoreRepresentative Assembly denies appeal of Local 39521 election results
The Executive Committee and Representative Assembly voted during a Special Meeting on Feb. 8, 2014, to deny an appeal of the 2013 Local officers election.
Read MoreJames Madison award winners for sunshine and first amendment work announced by SPJ NorCal chapter
Freelance journalist Richard Knee will receive a Distinguished Service Award for 12 years of service on San Francisco’s Sunshine Ordinance Task Force.
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