YOU WERE HEARD!!
Change. It is something that our members at The Inquirer have been asked to do over and over and over again in recent years to help the Company survive as the news industry faced one obstacle after another, one new competitor after another keen on stealing our subscribers and advertisers. What didn’t change, however, is […]
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WE HEAR OUR MEMBERS OF COLOR; NOW THE INQUIRER MUST
To be heard. It’s a fundamental element of feeling respected and valued. It is what all those protesters walking, chanting, and dropping to a knee in the streets of Philadelphia and its suburbs since Saturday are seeking. For people of color to be heard, for their anguish, fears, anger, and unequal treatment to be recognized […]
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MORE URGENT THAN EVER
Last week was rough, with a new wave of furloughs, pay cuts and layoffs of journalists working hard to bring essential local news to their communities. That means our work to #SaveTheNews is even more urgent. Support is growing for our news industry stimulus campaign. The NewsGuild is working tirelessly to build bipartisan backing. Our […]
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BUYOUTS AND POSSIBLE LAYOFFS
Dear Friends: We’re coming to you with news that no doubt will be nerve-wracking to some while, to others, a welcome opportunity. The Company tomorrow will be extending a buyout offer to all 55 employees in our advertising department. If at least 20 do not voluntarily apply for it, layoffs in advertising will follow. The […]
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MONEY IS ON THE WAY!
Happy Monday all. I hope you are staying safe, wearing masks if you go out, washing your hands often, and hydrating. Some good news at this time of slim pickings: This Friday you should see the payments due you from our new contract deal. In case you’ve forgotten amid all this coronavirus upheaval, the contract […]
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URGENT ACTION TO RESCUE JOURNALISM AMID PANDEMIC
To all NewsGuild members: We are in a crisis. NewsGuild members across the U.S. and Canada have been working tirelessly to provide accurate information to our communities about the coronavirus pandemic. This kind of important journalism is needed more than ever right now. But the news industry’s very ability to provide that information, at a […]
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Additional important details on Guild Employee Assistance Programs
Dear Members, We know this is a very difficult time for you. Not only are you susceptible to COVID-19, you are vulnerable to the emotional stresses of this historic health crisis. We want to remind you that in addition to Teladoc, the NewsGuild also provides employee assistance help through the benefit HealthAdvocate. At no cost […]
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REMINDER: TELADOC IS AVAILABLE – 1-800-835-2362
Members,With the current health care crisis and all the uncertainty surrounding it, this is a reminder that the NewsGuild provides you and your family members with Teladoc – personalized, high-quality healthcare anytime you need it, at no cost to you, and you don’t have to go anywhere. Teladoc doctors can answer questions about the COVID-19 […]
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Inky update, where to work and new newsroom assignments.
Dear Friends: I just want to emphasize the importance of the Company’s message earlier today about avoiding 801 Market and, I might add, SPP and the offices in New Jersey and Bucks County. Please WORK FROM HOME. If you are lacking the tools or anything else you need to be able to work from home, […]
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Inquirer cba ratified.
Amid all this coronavirus disruption and angst I offer some good news: The members of the NewsGuild of Greater Philadelphia have overwhelmingly approved the tentative agreement.As promised, the signs and tote boards have been removed As I said to the Company, you all have already demonstrated in just the past few days tireless and trademark dedication […]
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