My essay this month is in my unions strike pub, Outlaw360.
Its about how I got involved with the union, my gratitude to them, and why I'm on ULP strike:
Paying My Dues
law360guild.org/blog/2024/9/…
Our @tnrunion members have unanimously ratified a new three-year contract! Highlights include strong no-layoff protections on AI, a $21,000 increase in the salary floor and an average of a nearly 20% raise for members over the life of the contract… nyguild.org/post/no-layoffs-…
"There's nothing like the big screen. The cinema is really built for the big screen and big sound, so that a person can go into another world and have an experience." - David Lynch
In recognition of the passing of a true cinema visionary, our marquee will be dark tonight.
Quick career update: Today was my last day at Business Insider. I'll be starting at the Wall Street Journal later this month. See you all at my new byline soon!
THEY ARE TIMES GUILD: We are happy to welcome The Athletic to our @NYGuild family. @NYTimes needs to do the right thing and recognize them as part of the @NYTimesGuild. ✊
WE HAVE EXCITING NEWS! Today, workers from @TheAthletic sent a letter to Times management calling on them to recognize Athletic editorial workers as members of the Times Guild. We are thrilled to have them in our union.
ALT A red and white text graphic that says Sports Jobs = Times Guild Jobs and a Times Guild logo
Super excited to have contributed a little bit of on the scene stringer reporting to this article from @nytimes last night:
nytimes.com/2025/01/02/nyreg…
#YearInReview 2024 #TheArtistsForum celebrated its 25th anniversary, a momentous milestone in our journey to empower artists and engage culturally diverse audiences. We were thrilled to see our Founder and President, Amos White V, honored as an Honored Listee in #MarquisWhosWho
Celebrity musicians got $200 million in COVID relief grant money meant for struggling arts groups.
Here's how they spent it.
1. @chrisbrown spent $80,000 on his 33rd birthday party, including nude models ($2,100), an LED dance floor ($3,650), and bottle service
Union baristas at the Seattle Roastery are holding a 24 hour picket line - and have been at it for four days!
Marshmallows, solidarity forever, and dedication to our fight for a fair contract keep them going late into the night 🥰
BREAKING: The @NLRB has filed to enjoin the @PittsburghPG to stop its years of breaking federal labor law. This could’ve been avoided by the PG bargaining in good faith. We’ve struck for 2 years to restore our contract & get decent health care. This injunction would grant that.