The National Writers Union was well represented at the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) Annual Convention and Career Fair held in New Orleans held August 9-13, 2017. NABJ President Sarah Glover and her Board very generously gave our group a great platform to discuss the ongoing campaign to get Ebony freelancers paid. Prior to […]
Maryland Residents Eligible for $5K Student Debt Tax Credit
Starting this year, NWU members who pay income taxes in Maryland are eligible for a new tax credit if they have student debt. Friends and family members are welcome, too. If you, a friend, or family member in Maryland who’s incurred at least $20,000 in student loan debt, and have at least $5,000 in outstanding […]
NWU and Ebony Freelancers: “Pay the Writers!”
Last April, unpaid freelancers for Ebony magazine started the Twitter hashtag #Ebonyowes. NWU joined in the online discussion and slowly started developing a campaign to get the writers compensated. As of today, we have about 40 new members at Ebony, who are owed more than $70,000, and still more writers are joining almost daily. Under pressure from the […]
DC Area Company Seeks Content Writers
Women Building & Investing in Success [WBIS] is seeking content writers to expand its online presence. WBIS needs writers to develope a monthly newsletter and draft blog posts. Posts usually range between 600 and 800 words, and there is a flat-rate pay per project. WBIS has four primary objectives: To accelerate the rate of growth of […]
EBONY Blues
I am saddened by the situation with the unpaid Ebony and Jet writers, who are now being represented by the National Writers Union. I take it personally that these iconic publications have allowed this situation to drag on so long. They need to show greater respect for the house that John Johnson built, and which […]
The National Writers Union to EBONY: “See You in Court!”
NEW YORK, NY – The National Writers Union/UAW Local 1981 (NWU) is preparing to go to court after the EBONY Media Organization (EMO) and its parent company, the Clear View Group (CVG) failed to meet a self-imposed deadline to compensate as many as 50 freelance writers who are owed as much as $200,000. After mounting […]
Press Release on Ebony Media’s Non-Payment to Freelancers
The National Writers Union Continues To Press Ebony Media For Written Agreement On Compensating Unpaid Freelancers Statement to the media not enough, says union that represents freelance writers NEW YORK, NY – As the number of freelance writers owed by EBONY Media continues to rise, the National Writers Union is demanding a firmer commitment from […]
Freelance Isn’t Free Becomes Law in NYC
On May 15, freelance workers celebrated the launch of the new Freelance Isn’t Free law at the Westinghouse Building in Manhattan. The Freelancers Union, with the support of the National Writers Union, Make the Road NY, and other unions and freelance organizations, helped push the bill through the City Council to a 51-0 vote last […]
When She Asked About Payment, Editor Cut Her Story
Recently an email exchange between writer Brittany Stalsburg and an editor went viral in certain corners of the Twittersphere after she sought compensation for an editorial she’s written. We reached out to Brittany to learn more about her and the incident that had everyone on Twitter talking (once again) about how freelance writers are […]
Six Union Job Available in DC Area
Below are six job openings available in Washington, DC, which will allow you to apply your talents, while helping out a union and showing solidarity with workers across industries: 1. Graphics Design Internship The American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees has a paid internship opportunity in its communications department. The job involves creating branded […]
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