NWU’s National Elections are upon us! As a democratic Union, our members hold the highest decision-making power. Elections are the way in which our power is institutionalized, allowing members to elect the people who represent them. You should have recently received the Election Committee’s official call for nominations for all national officer and chapter delegate […]
The National Writers Union Takes on a New Logo, and a New Vision
“We don’t need any more writers as solitary heroes. We need a heroic writers’ movement: assertive, militant, pugnacious.” – Toni Morrison, 1981 In 2023, the design firm Cultivate Strategies was brought on to assist our union for a visual brand update. They held listening sessions, sent out surveys, & conducted a thorough brand audit to […]
FSP Opens Elections for 2024 Steering Committee!
The Freelance Solidarity Project / Digital Media Division is now electing its 2024-25 steering committee. Voting is open to FSP members between now and April 15 at midnight PT. The steering committee will be responsible for shaping the division’s strategy, supporting members on planning projects and events, communicating with membership, and guiding the ongoing work […]
Writing to the Bone: The Boston Book Party
We gathered in person – first time since 2020! – for our Book Party celebration of members with recently published books. At least 50 writers, book-lovers, fans and friends enjoyed the three-hour party at the Dance Complex in Cambridge. Chapter Chair Willie Wideman-Pleasants fulfilled the promise she made at last year’s virtual party – “next […]
Enforcing our rights to our web content shouldn’t be this hard
Today the National Writers Union (NWU) was joined by the National Press Photographers Association (NPPA) and the National Association of Science Writers (NASW) in comments filed with the U.S. Copyright Office on a proposed rule for “Group Registration of Updates to a News Website”. In its current rulemaking, the Copyright Office — after consulting news […]
Senator Scott Wiener announces CA Senate Bill 988, the Freelance Worker Protection Act
Senator Wiener Introduces Bill to Expand Freelance Worker Protections SACRAMENTO – January 31, 2024 — Today, Senator Scott Wiener (D-San Francisco) announced Senate Bill 988 (SB 988), the Freelance Worker Protection Act. SB 988 provides basic protections — enforced by the State Labor Commissioner and the Attorney General — for freelance workers, including the right […]
IFJ ExCom Meets – NWU Sends $10,000 to the Safety Fund for Palestinian Journalists
The IFJ Executive Committee met via zoom on November 28-29. What dominated the meeting, as has much of our work and thinking, is the current war in Gaza and the collective punishment being imposed on the more than 2.5 million workers and families living there for the criminal attack by Hamas on October 7. IFJ […]
Literary Translators are Organizing with NWU
Literary translators are excited to be taking their first steps toward forming a division in the National Writers Union! Advocacy for better contractual terms and working conditions by literary translators, who are all freelance workers, has been ongoing for years, even decades, mostly through professional organizations, and some advances have been made. We have a […]
NY Governor Hochul Signs “Freelance Isn’t Free” into Law
Albany, NY – Yesterday, Governor Kathy Hochul signed the Freelance Isn’t Free Act (S5026) into law. The bill will protect contract and freelance workers by ensuring we receive appropriate contracts for our work, are paid within 30 days of the work being completed. As a result of negotiations between the legislature and Governor Hochul, we […]
NWU RESONATES with Audio Freelancers
In early November, member-organizers Olivia Aylmer, Jordan Mays, Alexis Gunderson, and Rider Alsop spread the word about organizing in audio while tabling at the second-annual RESONATE Podcast Festival in Richmond, Virginia. Hundreds of audio workers, from industry newcomers to seasoned producers, convened at the Institute for Contemporary Art to build community, share knowledge, and celebrate the audio craft. In a year […]
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