Last week I attended the CWA Convention in Las Vegas. I used the time to build relationships within The NewsGuild and our larger parent union, the Communications Workers of America. Members across our union told me they are hungry for change, growth and a modern direction.
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Today, I filed a challenge to the 2019 NewsGuild-CWA election on behalf of our members
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I promised to bring more transparency and democracy to our union. Last week I discovered that at least 1,000 ballots never made it to dues-paying members. This and a dozen other problems deeply concern me.
Read MoreTo make the counting process more transparent, Jon has created a Google sheet that he’s updating with live results. Keep up with the election returns as the committee continues to count ballots.
Read MoreI’m in D.C. with my husband and observers to watch the counting process for you. We hope to have preliminary results by Thursday.
Read MoreTonight Lunzer is having a digital town hall to talk with members about his re-election campaign. Though I am a dues-paying member, he’s refusing to allow me to attend.
Read MoreAs a member of Chicago Tribune Guild who was on the executive board and the bargaining committee, it became clear to me that the International lacked a cohesive organizing program, a strategic bargaining program and a strong communications program.
Read MoreIn January — and again two weeks ago — I invited my opponent Bernie Lunzer, the incumbent NewsGuild President, to a debate. Lunzer declined both invitations.
Read MoreWe’ve seen a very recent wave in grassroots organizing across the NewsGuild. That’s been great for our union. But several of those new shops have yet to sit down at the bargaining table.
Read MoreThe NewsGuild election committee mailed ballots to more than 16,000 members this week. Most will receive ballots at their home addresses. Some locals are conducting in-person voting.
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