A hard-fought first contract victory at Calmatters, followed by layoffs

Last week brought both celebration and heartbreak for the merged, wall-to-wall union at Calmatters and The Markup Guild. On March 10, after months of tough negotiations, workers ratified a strong first contract that delivers essential protections, benefits and raises for members.

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EdSource staff announce newsroom union drive

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, January 17, 2025

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OAKLAND, CA – The staff of EdSource, the award-winning nonprofit journalism outlet covering education in California, announced today that they are forming a union to maintain their organization’s relentless drive for critical journalism, while building an inclusive and equitable newsroom.

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