Journalists at the Austin American-Statesman, represented by the Austin News Guild, have initiated a strike against Gannett, citing unfair labor practices and bad-faith bargaining. The strike, which marks the first time in many journalists' careers, is part of a broader movement of local journalists going on strike across various locations, scheduled from April 5th through April 8th. This action comes after a significant reduction in the newsroom size by almost 79% since 2012 and three years without a contract, highlighting the broader issues of fair wages and job security in the journalism industry. The Austin News Guild is calling for public support by not crossing the digital picket line and contributing to their strike fund. Additionally, there's an attempt by Gannett to hire temporary workers to fill the positions of striking employees, against which the Guild has urged solidarity.
I was proud to join the courageous UNITE HERE Local 11 hospitality workers on the picket line yesterday in downtown LA. They’re part of a growing movement of workers who are standing up to corporate greed across this nation. You are an inspiration to us all. Solidarity forever. https://t.co/WbBQpIvDGD
.@gannett is trying to hire temporary workers to fill the jobs of striking Austin American-Statesman employees. Please stand in solidarity with @statesman journalists and don’t take these jobs. You can support us by not clicking on @statesman sites or donating to our strike… https://t.co/qB65cMmSE3
Proud to stand today with contingent university faculty rallying for equality, dignity & job security. Adjuncts teach most college courses in this city yet continue to be underpaid & overworked. When they come together and fight back, there's nothing they can't accomplish! https://t.co/8mUuWmtXtS
Today I stood with the Temple Association of University Professionals at their #LaborSpring action and rallied for equality, dignity and job security for all adjuncts and contingent faculty. I'm proud to see university workers across this city fighting for what they're worth. https://t.co/LzZHloGWwA
Austin American-Statesman employees go on strike against 'unfair labor practices and bad-faith bargaining' https://t.co/mDxCjfxuJu
STRIKE ALERT: It's been 3 years and still no contract for the hard working journalists of the @AustinNewsGuild, who will be on strike from April 5-8. Don't cross the digital picket line! https://t.co/NWP7fhHcnT
I’m on strike for the first time in my career as I join my co-workers to fight for fair, livable wages for my younger colleagues. We’ve seen our newsroom shrink by almost 79% since 2012, and that cannot continue.
Show your solidarity with @AustinNewsGuild journalists on strike! 👇🏽 #UnionStrong https://t.co/57jU1I2gtz
Guild members at the Austin American-@Statesman are on ULP (unfair labor practice) strike through Monday, April 8. Here’s why. 🧵
Journalists at the @Statesman are on strike in protest of @Gannett’s unfair labor practices and bad-faith bargaining. Please support us by sharing our strike fund, joining us at noon at the South Congress Bridge and not crossing the digital picket line. https://t.co/kuhWkzstQJ https://t.co/vXTfzfpisa
Local journalists are going on strike everywhere (I see you, @LBMGuild and @AustinNewsGuild). So why do they keep getting overlooked at major convenings about the state of journalism? https://t.co/Swefx1s23D