Four NWU-FSP members joined the Fund Excluded Workers Coalition on a lobby day trip to Albany in late January. As part of the coalition, we are advocating for New York to enact the Unemployment Bridge Program, a permanent $500 million fund that will provide the equivalent of unemployment insurance to workers excluded from traditional unemployment, […]
Freelance Isn’t Free Slowly Moves Forward
After the New York state legislature passed Freelance Isn’t Free in June, elected officials nationwide—and NWU’s legislative work—took a summer break. Now, heading into fall and 2023, we have several legislative campaigns going across the country, and plenty of opportunities to get involved. In New York, we’re still waiting for Governor Kathy Hochul to sign […]
The Nation and the National Writers Union Reach an Agreement
This article first appeared in The Nation (September 6, 2022) The challenges freelance journalists face are no secret: payments delayed for months (sometimes failing to arrive at all), editors ghosting, while long and often uncompensated hours and isolation are all part of the job. Freelancers also pay for their own work expenses and health care […]
Join “On the Front Lines”: Freelancers in the Ukraine War Zone
“Local journalists” and “fixers” are often undervalued & ill-supported in spite of their vital contributions to conflict journalism. At @FSP_NWUwe’re hosting a panel Wed. 4/20 at 1pm EDT to hear from Ukrainian freelancers about the challenges they’re facing & the support they need
An Open Letter to the IOC on the Winter Olympic Games in China
President Thomas Bach […]
We’re Writing Our Way Forward
By Diane Ward I had the pleasure of attending the International Women’s Writer Guild (IWWG) from July 22- 24. Offerings included keynote speakers, agent and editor panels, pitch sessions, an open mic, workshops, breakout sessions and discussion groups. The conference was an oasis hosted by women for women. Participants were offered a diverse pallet of […]
The Capitol Riot
After the Presidential election last November, we ran a piece, “The War Is Not Over.” On January 6, a racist mob, urged on by Trump & Co., attacked the US Capitol building and assaulted media workers covering the riot. Journalists outside the Capitol were threatened and surrounded, equipment destroyed and stolen. “Murder the media” was […]
Introducing The 2020-2021 Freelance Solidarity Project Organizing Committee
Starting October 23rd, 2020, the Freelance Solidarity Project has a new organizing committee. Congratulations to the ten members who were elected by the membership! The committee is listed below, and will hold their positions for a one-year term. If you are not yet a member of the Freelance Solidarity Project and would like more information […]
Cincinnati Police Attempt to Silence Freelance Journalist
A Cincinnati police officer is suing four defendants for libel. One is NWU member Julie Niesen. They are being sued for calling out Officer Ryan Olthaus on social media for flashing the OK sign at a black woman attending a City Council hearing during the BLM protests. That hand-sign has been adopted by the white supremacist […]
IFJ North America Region Meets
IFJ’s North American Region met on May 13, to discuss and coordinate our response to the Covid/financial crisis facing our members and our industry. The meeting included the participation of Unifor (Canada), NWU (US), TNG-CWA (US), NUJ (UK and Ireland), and the Deputy General Secretary of IFJ. To underline the gravity of the situation, the […]
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