MN NewsGuild

Fellow foreign journalists, we in the Czech Republic need your help. We're going on a strike. The current Czech government is following the fallen authoritarian leader of Hungary Viktor Orban and too wants to nationalize Czech Television and Czech Radio. It now, after the midterm election debacle, wants to do so before the public has a chance to voice its opinion. It is hastily convening evening and Saturday sessions of the Chamber of Deputies. The coalition is signaling that it fears the public’s reaction. It is disregarding the opinions of experts, who argue that such a fundamental step as changing the funding of public media must be thoroughly discussed and prepared. The @verejnopravne_ initiative firmly opposes the attempt to push through the nationalization of @CzechTV and @CRozhlas. Experts from the Czech Republic and abroad, a significant portion of society, and both media outlets have clearly stated that the government’s plan threatens the independence and stability of both media outlets. Instead of engaging in a substantive debate, the coalition has decided to force the proposal through. In addition to the fact that the rushed developments in this matter threaten the independence and stability of both media outlets, they will also have a negative impact on the state budget, for which the cabinet has already proposed an exceptionally high deficit. The nationalization of public media will thus hit the wallets of all citizens of the Czech Republic. The government is thereby forcing the employees of Czech Television and Czech Radio to stage a full-day strike. It will take place on Tuesday, November 3. We call on everyone who cares about the future of Czech Television and Czech Radio to make their position known publicly and loudly. We, the employees of both institutions, are prepared to defend both public media outlets. For the people. Not for politicians.

The Minnesota Newspaper & Communications Guild, TNG-CWA Local 37002 seeks an Operations Manager to be based in the Twin Cities, MN. Details can be found at: unionjobs.com/listing/31551-… #1u #UnionStrong @NewsGuildMN @CWAUnion

In the past two weeks, I've penned or significantly contributed to about 24 articles (bylines and taglines), averaging more than 2 stories per workday. And we're talking some whopper topics that have spanned multiple back-to-back stories I wish I'd had the time to look into even further, including: A) The Northern Iron Foundry calling it quits B) The city's closure of the Pig's Eye homeless encampment C) The St. Paul City Council attempting to block a "Right to Repair" renter measure D) The St. Paul City Council settling a defamation suit for $350,000 E) A look at 21 new businesses that opened downtown F) The county commissioner race (Isa vs. Noecker) G) The mayor's city budget address H) A sex harassment investigation involving the mayor and police I) Fringe Festival reviews Nope, I don't pretend for a moment that I tackled all of those stories (or any of those, really) alone. We've got a great team at the @PioneerPress, but it's smaller than ever, and this pace is unsustainable. Also, the pay sucks. We need more reporters, a raise and some guarantees around here... Say it with me, St. Paul. For everyone working in the @PioneerPress newsroom: "FAIR CONTRACT NOW!"

Last month, we won a Pulitzer Prize for our compassionate coverage of a deadly school shooting. Today, we helped our friends pack up their desks as the Minnesota Star Tribune lays off 15% of its staff.

Last month, we won a Pulitzer Prize for our compassionate coverage of a deadly school shooting. Today, we helped our friends pack up their desks as the Minnesota Star Tribune lays off 15% of its staff.

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We’ve been Voluntarily Recognized! We have a UNION✊🏽! Thank you to our amazing Organizing Committee and everyone who supported us! Many thanks to colleagues who were part of the effort but no longer at Clean Water Action. We are thrilled to be part of the @newsguild @CWAUnion!