October Panel on Organizing Journalists

SAVE THE DATE:
Tuesday, October 19, 2021

The Metro NY Labor Communications Council will host a panel discussion on recent efforts to organize journalists in labor unions and/or non-traditional advocacy groups. These campaigns pose challenges and opportunities for those on staff as well as freelancers. Join Metro NY Labor and union leaders for an informative discussion 11 a.m. – 12 noon, Tuesday, October 19. The event will be held via videoconference. A link will be sent out closer to the date.

Topics include:

• What issues drive organizing within the workplace?
• What learning curve do younger folks face when it comes to labor?
• What does it means to be in a union?
• What rights resonate most?
• How does a one union’s drive fit within the labor movement as a whole?
• Do unions benefit from media coverage?
• How to be more successful organizing staff journalists and freelancers?

For more information, contact Metro NY Labor’s Timothy Sheard, chair; or Margarita Aquilr, recording secretary.