RE: https://union.place/@propublicaguild/116290657398834680

I never thought the day would come when I would ask anyone NOT to click on #ProPublica links. But that day may soon arrive. The #ProPublicaGuild (the union for ProPublica workers, including writers/reporters) has voted to authorize a strike. There is no strike yet, but the Guild has authorized its leadership to call a strike at their discretion if differences with management cannot be resolved. If they do strike, they will likely call for a DIGITAL BOYCOTT of ProPublica, to be implemented by refraining from clicking on ProPublica links — in effect, a picket line in cyberspace. The strike vote passed with 92% in favor of authorizing a strike. The principal issues at stake are: refusal to guarantee due process in disciplinary actions, refusal to respect seniority when doing layoffs, refusal to offer wage increases that will keep up with inflation, and — notably — refusal to offer guarantees against replacement of workers by AI.

I have donated to ProPublica in the past. But I now believe their reporters' work (frequently of Pulitzer Prize quality) can at present best be supported by standing in full #solidarity with @propublicaguild, which will include observing their digital #boycott if a #strike is called. Please also follow them for further news and announcements relevant to the negotiations, and to the potential strike and boycott.

‘We, the staff who produce the work that has earned ProPublica a place at the forefront of journalism, have raised concerns for more than two years, but management has largely ignored us. We are now calling on you, as stewards of our beloved institution, to direct senior leadership to change course and avoid further damage to the company’s reputation by agreeing to our reasonable proposals.’

https://www.propublicaguild.org/updates/to-the-propublica-board-we-need-a-fair-contract-now

#ProPublica #ProPublicaGuild #NewsGuild #journalism #nonprofit #labor