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WHQR Union @WHQRunion

15 May 2023

Today, we the staff of @whqr announce our intention to form a union with @SAGAFTRA. Here is why we're organizing. #wemakeWHQR

We are proud to come together as a union.
As we approach our 40th year in service, WHQR is stronger than ever. As public media professionals, we
are committed not just to reporting the news and providing a cultural outlet, but to building and serving
the region that trusts us and values the work we do. Just as WHQR could not exist without the
community that supports it, neither can it continue without the staff that keeps it on the air. Our goal is
to strengthen this pillar of the community further, by creating a better, healthier and more transparent
workplace as the driving force behind one of the most trusted news institutions in the region.
As WHQR grows and develops, strengthening its news service to reach broader parts of the community,
we seek an active role in this shared future. We face questions of fair compensation, particularly as the
region’s strong economic growth leaves middle class workers like us struggling to find affordable housing.
Low wages drive turnover...

ALT We are proud to come together as a union. As we approach our 40th year in service, WHQR is stronger than ever. As public media professionals, we are committed not just to reporting the news and providing a cultural outlet, but to building and serving the region that trusts us and values the work we do. Just as WHQR could not exist without the community that supports it, neither can it continue without the staff that keeps it on the air. Our goal is to strengthen this pillar of the community further, by creating a better, healthier and more transparent workplace as the driving force behind one of the most trusted news institutions in the region. As WHQR grows and develops, strengthening its news service to reach broader parts of the community, we seek an active role in this shared future. We face questions of fair compensation, particularly as the region’s strong economic growth leaves middle class workers like us struggling to find affordable housing. Low wages drive turnover...

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SAG-AFTRA

@sagaftra

25 Apr 2024

Congratulations to the @WHQRunion Bargaining Committee and members on their groundbreaking contract win! We share this message on their behalf:

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Center for Local Media @CISLMUNC

7 Jun 2023

Rallying both news and non-news staff in the station, @sagaftra aims to help @WHQR develop professionally and sustainably, starting with pay. The WHQR spokesperson said rent has risen nearly 60% since 2017 in Wilmington, while wages have not kept pace. x.com/WHQRunion/status/16581…

WHQR Union @WHQRunion

15 May 2023

Today, we the staff of @whqr announce our intention to form a union with @SAGAFTRA. Here is why we're organizing. #wemakeWHQR

We are proud to come together as a union.
As we approach our 40th year in service, WHQR is stronger than ever. As public media professionals, we
are committed not just to reporting the news and providing a cultural outlet, but to building and serving
the region that trusts us and values the work we do. Just as WHQR could not exist without the
community that supports it, neither can it continue without the staff that keeps it on the air. Our goal is
to strengthen this pillar of the community further, by creating a better, healthier and more transparent
workplace as the driving force behind one of the most trusted news institutions in the region.
As WHQR grows and develops, strengthening its news service to reach broader parts of the community,
we seek an active role in this shared future. We face questions of fair compensation, particularly as the
region’s strong economic growth leaves middle class workers like us struggling to find affordable housing.
Low wages drive turnover...

ALT We are proud to come together as a union. As we approach our 40th year in service, WHQR is stronger than ever. As public media professionals, we are committed not just to reporting the news and providing a cultural outlet, but to building and serving the region that trusts us and values the work we do. Just as WHQR could not exist without the community that supports it, neither can it continue without the staff that keeps it on the air. Our goal is to strengthen this pillar of the community further, by creating a better, healthier and more transparent workplace as the driving force behind one of the most trusted news institutions in the region. As WHQR grows and develops, strengthening its news service to reach broader parts of the community, we seek an active role in this shared future. We face questions of fair compensation, particularly as the region’s strong economic growth leaves middle class workers like us struggling to find affordable housing. Low wages drive turnover...

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Center for Local Media @CISLMUNC

7 Jun 2023

“I think there’s an assumption that if you work in nonprofit media, you generally have to accept less...And I don’t think you have to.” Wilmington-based @WHQRunion, following @wemakeWFAE's lead, is the second NPR member station in NC to seek unionization cislm.org/whqr-follows-wfaes…

WHQR follows WFAE’s lead to become second unionized public radio station in the Carolinas

On May 15, the staff of Wilmington-based WHQR followed the lead of colleagues at WFAE to become the second NPR member station in North Carolina to express interest in forming a union.

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Public Media Fans 📺📹📻🎙@PubMediaFans

31 May 2023

Congrats @WHQR employees!

WHQR Union @WHQRunion

30 May 2023

Big news from Wilmington, NC! We are excited to announce that just before the holiday weekend, @WHQR's leadership agreed to voluntarily recognize our union via a card check!

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WFAE Union @wemakeWFAE

31 May 2023

Congrats to our friends in Wilmington! #UnionStrong

WHQR Union @WHQRunion

30 May 2023

Big news from Wilmington, NC! We are excited to announce that just before the holiday weekend, @WHQR's leadership agreed to voluntarily recognize our union via a card check!

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Kelly Kenoyer @Kelly_Kenoyer

30 May 2023

Very proud to be part of this union, and I'm grateful to our leadership at the station for agreeing to voluntarily recognize us and avoid an election. Onward and upward!

WHQR Union @WHQRunion

30 May 2023

Big news from Wilmington, NC! We are excited to announce that just before the holiday weekend, @WHQR's leadership agreed to voluntarily recognize our union via a card check!

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WHQR Union @WHQRunion

30 May 2023

Big news from Wilmington, NC! We are excited to announce that just before the holiday weekend, @WHQR's leadership agreed to voluntarily recognize our union via a card check!

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WHQR Union @WHQRunion

30 May 2023

We are simply ecstatic to join our public media colleagues around the nation in forming a union, and coming together for our own betterment, and the betterment of our beloved institution.

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WHQR Union @WHQRunion

30 May 2023

Thank you to management for their leadership in voluntarily recognizing our union. We look forward to the collective bargaining process! Thank you to @sagaftra for the support!

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WeMakeKPBS @WeMakeKPBS

19 May 2023

You love to see it! Our family of unionized public media stations continues to grow ❤️

WHQR Union @WHQRunion

15 May 2023

Today, we the staff of @whqr announce our intention to form a union with @SAGAFTRA. Here is why we're organizing. #wemakeWHQR

We are proud to come together as a union.
As we approach our 40th year in service, WHQR is stronger than ever. As public media professionals, we
are committed not just to reporting the news and providing a cultural outlet, but to building and serving
the region that trusts us and values the work we do. Just as WHQR could not exist without the
community that supports it, neither can it continue without the staff that keeps it on the air. Our goal is
to strengthen this pillar of the community further, by creating a better, healthier and more transparent
workplace as the driving force behind one of the most trusted news institutions in the region.
As WHQR grows and develops, strengthening its news service to reach broader parts of the community,
we seek an active role in this shared future. We face questions of fair compensation, particularly as the
region’s strong economic growth leaves middle class workers like us struggling to find affordable housing.
Low wages drive turnover...

ALT We are proud to come together as a union. As we approach our 40th year in service, WHQR is stronger than ever. As public media professionals, we are committed not just to reporting the news and providing a cultural outlet, but to building and serving the region that trusts us and values the work we do. Just as WHQR could not exist without the community that supports it, neither can it continue without the staff that keeps it on the air. Our goal is to strengthen this pillar of the community further, by creating a better, healthier and more transparent workplace as the driving force behind one of the most trusted news institutions in the region. As WHQR grows and develops, strengthening its news service to reach broader parts of the community, we seek an active role in this shared future. We face questions of fair compensation, particularly as the region’s strong economic growth leaves middle class workers like us struggling to find affordable housing. Low wages drive turnover...

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WFAE Union @wemakeWFAE

17 May 2023

And then there were 2. We're excited to support our colleagues at WHQR in Wilmington, NC, as they unionize with @sagaftra. Hoping your management recognizes you swiftly. #wemakewfae

WHQR Union @WHQRunion

15 May 2023

Today, we the staff of @whqr announce our intention to form a union with @SAGAFTRA. Here is why we're organizing. #wemakeWHQR

We are proud to come together as a union.
As we approach our 40th year in service, WHQR is stronger than ever. As public media professionals, we
are committed not just to reporting the news and providing a cultural outlet, but to building and serving
the region that trusts us and values the work we do. Just as WHQR could not exist without the
community that supports it, neither can it continue without the staff that keeps it on the air. Our goal is
to strengthen this pillar of the community further, by creating a better, healthier and more transparent
workplace as the driving force behind one of the most trusted news institutions in the region.
As WHQR grows and develops, strengthening its news service to reach broader parts of the community,
we seek an active role in this shared future. We face questions of fair compensation, particularly as the
region’s strong economic growth leaves middle class workers like us struggling to find affordable housing.
Low wages drive turnover...

ALT We are proud to come together as a union. As we approach our 40th year in service, WHQR is stronger than ever. As public media professionals, we are committed not just to reporting the news and providing a cultural outlet, but to building and serving the region that trusts us and values the work we do. Just as WHQR could not exist without the community that supports it, neither can it continue without the staff that keeps it on the air. Our goal is to strengthen this pillar of the community further, by creating a better, healthier and more transparent workplace as the driving force behind one of the most trusted news institutions in the region. As WHQR grows and develops, strengthening its news service to reach broader parts of the community, we seek an active role in this shared future. We face questions of fair compensation, particularly as the region’s strong economic growth leaves middle class workers like us struggling to find affordable housing. Low wages drive turnover...

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MaryBe McMillan @marybemcmillan

17 May 2023

Solidarity from @NCStateAFLCIO with the reporters & staff who are organizing with @WHQRunion in Wilmington! #OrganizetheSouth #1u

WHQR Union @WHQRunion

15 May 2023

Today, we the staff of @whqr announce our intention to form a union with @SAGAFTRA. Here is why we're organizing. #wemakeWHQR

We are proud to come together as a union.
As we approach our 40th year in service, WHQR is stronger than ever. As public media professionals, we
are committed not just to reporting the news and providing a cultural outlet, but to building and serving
the region that trusts us and values the work we do. Just as WHQR could not exist without the
community that supports it, neither can it continue without the staff that keeps it on the air. Our goal is
to strengthen this pillar of the community further, by creating a better, healthier and more transparent
workplace as the driving force behind one of the most trusted news institutions in the region.
As WHQR grows and develops, strengthening its news service to reach broader parts of the community,
we seek an active role in this shared future. We face questions of fair compensation, particularly as the
region’s strong economic growth leaves middle class workers like us struggling to find affordable housing.
Low wages drive turnover...

ALT We are proud to come together as a union. As we approach our 40th year in service, WHQR is stronger than ever. As public media professionals, we are committed not just to reporting the news and providing a cultural outlet, but to building and serving the region that trusts us and values the work we do. Just as WHQR could not exist without the community that supports it, neither can it continue without the staff that keeps it on the air. Our goal is to strengthen this pillar of the community further, by creating a better, healthier and more transparent workplace as the driving force behind one of the most trusted news institutions in the region. As WHQR grows and develops, strengthening its news service to reach broader parts of the community, we seek an active role in this shared future. We face questions of fair compensation, particularly as the region’s strong economic growth leaves middle class workers like us struggling to find affordable housing. Low wages drive turnover...

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Public Media Fans 📺📹📻🎙@PubMediaFans

17 May 2023

ICYMI: @WHQR staffers are getting together to form a union.

WHQR Union @WHQRunion

15 May 2023

Today, we the staff of @whqr announce our intention to form a union with @SAGAFTRA. Here is why we're organizing. #wemakeWHQR

We are proud to come together as a union.
As we approach our 40th year in service, WHQR is stronger than ever. As public media professionals, we
are committed not just to reporting the news and providing a cultural outlet, but to building and serving
the region that trusts us and values the work we do. Just as WHQR could not exist without the
community that supports it, neither can it continue without the staff that keeps it on the air. Our goal is
to strengthen this pillar of the community further, by creating a better, healthier and more transparent
workplace as the driving force behind one of the most trusted news institutions in the region.
As WHQR grows and develops, strengthening its news service to reach broader parts of the community,
we seek an active role in this shared future. We face questions of fair compensation, particularly as the
region’s strong economic growth leaves middle class workers like us struggling to find affordable housing.
Low wages drive turnover...

ALT We are proud to come together as a union. As we approach our 40th year in service, WHQR is stronger than ever. As public media professionals, we are committed not just to reporting the news and providing a cultural outlet, but to building and serving the region that trusts us and values the work we do. Just as WHQR could not exist without the community that supports it, neither can it continue without the staff that keeps it on the air. Our goal is to strengthen this pillar of the community further, by creating a better, healthier and more transparent workplace as the driving force behind one of the most trusted news institutions in the region. As WHQR grows and develops, strengthening its news service to reach broader parts of the community, we seek an active role in this shared future. We face questions of fair compensation, particularly as the region’s strong economic growth leaves middle class workers like us struggling to find affordable housing. Low wages drive turnover...

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Camille Mojica @CamiReports

15 May 2023

I feel so lucky to work here as my first full-time position out of college. My co workers are some of the most amazing people I know. Big hearts and big minds, that deserve fair compensation for their selfless work. Journalism is important, and so are the people who do it.

WHQR Union @WHQRunion

15 May 2023

Today, we the staff of @whqr announce our intention to form a union with @SAGAFTRA. Here is why we're organizing. #wemakeWHQR

We are proud to come together as a union.
As we approach our 40th year in service, WHQR is stronger than ever. As public media professionals, we
are committed not just to reporting the news and providing a cultural outlet, but to building and serving
the region that trusts us and values the work we do. Just as WHQR could not exist without the
community that supports it, neither can it continue without the staff that keeps it on the air. Our goal is
to strengthen this pillar of the community further, by creating a better, healthier and more transparent
workplace as the driving force behind one of the most trusted news institutions in the region.
As WHQR grows and develops, strengthening its news service to reach broader parts of the community,
we seek an active role in this shared future. We face questions of fair compensation, particularly as the
region’s strong economic growth leaves middle class workers like us struggling to find affordable housing.
Low wages drive turnover...

ALT We are proud to come together as a union. As we approach our 40th year in service, WHQR is stronger than ever. As public media professionals, we are committed not just to reporting the news and providing a cultural outlet, but to building and serving the region that trusts us and values the work we do. Just as WHQR could not exist without the community that supports it, neither can it continue without the staff that keeps it on the air. Our goal is to strengthen this pillar of the community further, by creating a better, healthier and more transparent workplace as the driving force behind one of the most trusted news institutions in the region. As WHQR grows and develops, strengthening its news service to reach broader parts of the community, we seek an active role in this shared future. We face questions of fair compensation, particularly as the region’s strong economic growth leaves middle class workers like us struggling to find affordable housing. Low wages drive turnover...

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Grace Vitaglione @g_vitaglione

15 May 2023

Proud of my colleagues and proud to be part of @whqr!

WHQR Union @WHQRunion

15 May 2023

Today, we the staff of @whqr announce our intention to form a union with @SAGAFTRA. Here is why we're organizing. #wemakeWHQR

We are proud to come together as a union.
As we approach our 40th year in service, WHQR is stronger than ever. As public media professionals, we
are committed not just to reporting the news and providing a cultural outlet, but to building and serving
the region that trusts us and values the work we do. Just as WHQR could not exist without the
community that supports it, neither can it continue without the staff that keeps it on the air. Our goal is
to strengthen this pillar of the community further, by creating a better, healthier and more transparent
workplace as the driving force behind one of the most trusted news institutions in the region.
As WHQR grows and develops, strengthening its news service to reach broader parts of the community,
we seek an active role in this shared future. We face questions of fair compensation, particularly as the
region’s strong economic growth leaves middle class workers like us struggling to find affordable housing.
Low wages drive turnover...

ALT We are proud to come together as a union. As we approach our 40th year in service, WHQR is stronger than ever. As public media professionals, we are committed not just to reporting the news and providing a cultural outlet, but to building and serving the region that trusts us and values the work we do. Just as WHQR could not exist without the community that supports it, neither can it continue without the staff that keeps it on the air. Our goal is to strengthen this pillar of the community further, by creating a better, healthier and more transparent workplace as the driving force behind one of the most trusted news institutions in the region. As WHQR grows and develops, strengthening its news service to reach broader parts of the community, we seek an active role in this shared future. We face questions of fair compensation, particularly as the region’s strong economic growth leaves middle class workers like us struggling to find affordable housing. Low wages drive turnover...

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Kelly Kenoyer @Kelly_Kenoyer

15 May 2023

Reporters deserve more! This job is stressful, requires very odd hours, includes bizarre contracts (especially in TV), and is very skill-based. We deserve pay and recognition commensurate with the hard and important work we do.

Michael Praats @michael_praats

15 May 2023

Unionizing newsrooms matters. I started at a paper in 2017 I was making $12.26 an hour. I have a political science degree and made 24k pre tax annually. Yes I know I picked this career, but it’s important. If you think news is getting worse ask who can afford that income.

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Michael Praats @michael_praats

15 May 2023

Unionizing newsrooms matters. I started at a paper in 2017 I was making $12.26 an hour. I have a political science degree and made 24k pre tax annually. Yes I know I picked this career, but it’s important. If you think news is getting worse ask who can afford that income.

WHQR Union @WHQRunion

15 May 2023

Today, we the staff of @whqr announce our intention to form a union with @SAGAFTRA. Here is why we're organizing. #wemakeWHQR

We are proud to come together as a union.
As we approach our 40th year in service, WHQR is stronger than ever. As public media professionals, we
are committed not just to reporting the news and providing a cultural outlet, but to building and serving
the region that trusts us and values the work we do. Just as WHQR could not exist without the
community that supports it, neither can it continue without the staff that keeps it on the air. Our goal is
to strengthen this pillar of the community further, by creating a better, healthier and more transparent
workplace as the driving force behind one of the most trusted news institutions in the region.
As WHQR grows and develops, strengthening its news service to reach broader parts of the community,
we seek an active role in this shared future. We face questions of fair compensation, particularly as the
region’s strong economic growth leaves middle class workers like us struggling to find affordable housing.
Low wages drive turnover...

ALT We are proud to come together as a union. As we approach our 40th year in service, WHQR is stronger than ever. As public media professionals, we are committed not just to reporting the news and providing a cultural outlet, but to building and serving the region that trusts us and values the work we do. Just as WHQR could not exist without the community that supports it, neither can it continue without the staff that keeps it on the air. Our goal is to strengthen this pillar of the community further, by creating a better, healthier and more transparent workplace as the driving force behind one of the most trusted news institutions in the region. As WHQR grows and develops, strengthening its news service to reach broader parts of the community, we seek an active role in this shared future. We face questions of fair compensation, particularly as the region’s strong economic growth leaves middle class workers like us struggling to find affordable housing. Low wages drive turnover...

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SAG-AFTRA

@sagaftra

15 May 2023

We stand in solidarity with WHQR employees as they take this exciting step to form their union. #WeMakeWHQR

WHQR Union @WHQRunion

15 May 2023

Today, we the staff of @whqr announce our intention to form a union with @SAGAFTRA. Here is why we're organizing. #wemakeWHQR

We are proud to come together as a union.
As we approach our 40th year in service, WHQR is stronger than ever. As public media professionals, we
are committed not just to reporting the news and providing a cultural outlet, but to building and serving
the region that trusts us and values the work we do. Just as WHQR could not exist without the
community that supports it, neither can it continue without the staff that keeps it on the air. Our goal is
to strengthen this pillar of the community further, by creating a better, healthier and more transparent
workplace as the driving force behind one of the most trusted news institutions in the region.
As WHQR grows and develops, strengthening its news service to reach broader parts of the community,
we seek an active role in this shared future. We face questions of fair compensation, particularly as the
region’s strong economic growth leaves middle class workers like us struggling to find affordable housing.
Low wages drive turnover...

ALT We are proud to come together as a union. As we approach our 40th year in service, WHQR is stronger than ever. As public media professionals, we are committed not just to reporting the news and providing a cultural outlet, but to building and serving the region that trusts us and values the work we do. Just as WHQR could not exist without the community that supports it, neither can it continue without the staff that keeps it on the air. Our goal is to strengthen this pillar of the community further, by creating a better, healthier and more transparent workplace as the driving force behind one of the most trusted news institutions in the region. As WHQR grows and develops, strengthening its news service to reach broader parts of the community, we seek an active role in this shared future. We face questions of fair compensation, particularly as the region’s strong economic growth leaves middle class workers like us struggling to find affordable housing. Low wages drive turnover...

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Kelly Kenoyer @Kelly_Kenoyer

15 May 2023

I love working at @whqr, and I'm thrilled to be part of a group of workers so passionate about this community and our mission. I know this effort will help the station move forward, with equity at the forefront. #wemakeWHQR

WHQR Union @WHQRunion

15 May 2023

Today, we the staff of @whqr announce our intention to form a union with @SAGAFTRA. Here is why we're organizing. #wemakeWHQR

We are proud to come together as a union.
As we approach our 40th year in service, WHQR is stronger than ever. As public media professionals, we
are committed not just to reporting the news and providing a cultural outlet, but to building and serving
the region that trusts us and values the work we do. Just as WHQR could not exist without the
community that supports it, neither can it continue without the staff that keeps it on the air. Our goal is
to strengthen this pillar of the community further, by creating a better, healthier and more transparent
workplace as the driving force behind one of the most trusted news institutions in the region.
As WHQR grows and develops, strengthening its news service to reach broader parts of the community,
we seek an active role in this shared future. We face questions of fair compensation, particularly as the
region’s strong economic growth leaves middle class workers like us struggling to find affordable housing.
Low wages drive turnover...

ALT We are proud to come together as a union. As we approach our 40th year in service, WHQR is stronger than ever. As public media professionals, we are committed not just to reporting the news and providing a cultural outlet, but to building and serving the region that trusts us and values the work we do. Just as WHQR could not exist without the community that supports it, neither can it continue without the staff that keeps it on the air. Our goal is to strengthen this pillar of the community further, by creating a better, healthier and more transparent workplace as the driving force behind one of the most trusted news institutions in the region. As WHQR grows and develops, strengthening its news service to reach broader parts of the community, we seek an active role in this shared future. We face questions of fair compensation, particularly as the region’s strong economic growth leaves middle class workers like us struggling to find affordable housing. Low wages drive turnover...

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