Stewards play an integral part in all of our unions, and now is a great opportunity to become one. The NewsGuild is hosting a series of steward trainings starting later this month. These are divided into modules held over six two-hour sessions from 6-8 p.m. PT every couple weeks. You don’t have to attend every […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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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By Lynn Ludlow Irascible, amiable and enormously talented, the young newsman from cornbread Iowa loved living in hot-tub Marin. As the 1960s played out, Larry D. Hatfield had been a cub reporter in the news cauldron of Washington, D.C. Moving to California, he got a job in San Rafael at the Marin Independent Journal. He […]
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A teleconference to be presented Wednesday, March 23, by the Guild Freelancers, a unit of the Pacific Media Workers Guild*. A California law in effect as of the new year bars law enforcement officers from interfering with journalists covering civil disturbances. How much protection does the law, state Senate Bill 98, actually provide to journalists, […]
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Balloting for two local elections of the Pacific Media Workers Guild closed today at 12 pm pacific. The Local Election Committee met at 3 pm this afternoon to count the ballots and certifies the results of the Local election: For Local President • Derek Moore received 107 votes • Steve Zeltzer received 10 votes Derek […]
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December 10, 2021 The Pacific Media Workers Guild is proud to announce a victory in a settlement with the San Francisco Chronicle. When the Chronicle’s staff of developers chose to go through the organizing process to join the Guild, Chronicle HR held a captive audience meeting with them and threatened to lower their wages and […]
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Guild Members, Following the November 20th close of nominations for Unit Councils and Local Executive Committee roles, two positions are contested and up for election by secret ballot. Election #1: Local President All members in good standing of the Pacific Media Workers Guild, TNG-CWA Local 39521, will receive an official Notice and Ballot by mail […]
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On Jan. 1, 2022, new legal protections against arrest go into effect for journalists covering protests and similar activities in the state of California. This is thanks to Senate Bill 98, which was passed and signed into law after an unprecedent advocacy effort by dozens of journalist-serving organizations, including our union, Pacific Media Workers Guild. […]
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Unprecedented collaboration among unions, news organizations and lawmakers statewide brings big political win in Sacramento. A Guild-supported bill protecting the First Amendment rights of journalists covering civil disturbances and other mass public events has received California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s signature and is to become effective on Jan. 1. Just how effective remains to be seen. […]
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The San Francisco Press Club encourages excellence in journalism by providing training, grants, scholarships and recognition for professionals and students in the Greater Bay Area. Its mission is driven by its belief in the First Amendment, integrity in reporting and the essential role of journalism in a democracy. All San Francisco Press Club 2021 awards […]
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