Newsletter: Another member impacted by LA fires

Thankfully the winds died down this week in Los Angeles and firefighters have improved containment of the Eaton and Palisades fires. We’re still watching the situation and ask you to check in on colleagues affected by the fires. 

Nichola Groom, an energy and climate reporter at Reuters and member of The NewsGuild of New York, evacuated and she and her family lost their home in Altadena. They’ve found a spot to live for the next few months while they find a new home. 

On Wednesday, the family shared an update:

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Spotlight PA journalists ratify first contract

Journalists at the nonprofit newsroom Spotlight PA ratified their first collective bargaining agreement, winning solid minimums, a 3% annual increase each year, a $750 ratification bonus, a grievance and arbitration policy, protections like just cause, guaranteed retirement contributions and a lot more. 

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