Truthout hiring P/T copy editor
March 29, 2012
The following comes from Truthout: Nonprofit, independent journalism organization is looking for a part-time copy editor to edit articles and other content, write headlines, and work with authors and editors to adhere to high editorial standards. The ideal candidate has...
State AFL-CIO Legislative Conference underway
March 28, 2012
With over 400 delegates attending from the Communication Workers, Electrical Workers, Machinists, Steelworker and Auto Workers, the annual legislative conference got underway Monday morning at the Capital Plaza Hotel in Jefferson City, MO. Speakers included Mo State AFL-CIO President Hugh...
Important information for homeowners
March 23, 2012
Informational meetings are scheduled next week (March 26-30) in every Missouri county for homeowners who: have already been foreclosed on or are in trouble with their current mortgage AND had or have loans with these five lenders (Freddie Mae and...
March 23, 2012
The following comes from the national AFL-CIO office. Any activists interested in attending should apply - there are links to take you to sites to apply for scholarships, if needed. Of course, since this course deals with LGBT issues on...
Gatehouse employees receive layoffs while corporate bosses take bonuses
March 18, 2012
The following is from Huff Post Media. The link is: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/randy-turner/as-company-is-collapsing-_b_1337593.html?ref=fb&src=sp&comm_ref=false It describes the current state of affairs at Gatehouse Media. Gatehouse owns the Pekin Daily Times and the Peoria Journal Star - two of the newest bargaining units of the...
March 7, 2012
There is a vacancy on The Newspaper Guild Sector Executive Council for Vice President of Region 6 which includes our local. Any member in good standing can nominate a candidate within 15 days, or before March 21, 2012. The...
March 2, 2012
TNG International has a new website up and running and a new editor running things. There's a fresher look and an approach that feels more honest and straight from the shoulder. It's worth a look: www.newsguild.org Janelle Hartman,...
Federal Government Programs to Prevent Foreclosure
February 1, 2012
With many Guild members laid off and looking for work, we saw this information and thought that it might be of assistance to some. We'd also like to remind our members of the wonderful people who work at the United...