Big news: The content staff at @wamu885 is unionizing with @sagaftra. Here's why we're organizing.

We're the voices you hear on the radio. We’re the people behind the scenes, on air and online.

All of us work hard to make @wamu885 a trusted news source in D.C., Maryland, Virginia and around the country.

We're dedicated to reporting the news, creating enriching content and building and serving a community that trusts us. In all aspects, our audience expects transparency and integrity. We’re committed to meeting that high standard.

We want to hold our management to the same high standard. And we can do that best if we have a seat at the table. Our station has grappled with racism, sexism, pay disparities and more.

We're organizing for:
Fair compensation and pay equity, especially for our Black and POC staff
Support for freelancers, part-time and temp staff
Actionable plans to retain and grow a diverse staff
… and more.

We're asking for voluntary recognition from @AmericanU, which owns the license for @wamu885. We know that as a union, we can work to ensure that all employees feel empowered, valued and safe.

Plus, voluntary recognition from @AmericanU means less time wading through this process and more time bringing you the news during this historic year.

We're excited to organize with @sagaftra, joining our colleagues at places like @MprApmUnion, @MPRMusicUnions, @wemakekuow, @WeMakeWBUR, @WHYYUnion, @wemakeKCRW, @wbez, @wnyc and @wemakenpr. (And any others we've missed!)

We're looking forward to joining the ranks of organized shops in the D.C. region, like our colleagues at @postguild, @vox_union, @slateunion, @baltsunguild, @chesapeakeguild and more.

And, we stand in solidarity with staff at American University who have filed a petition to form a union with @SEIULocal500. Not to mention @AUGradUnion!

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