How to join

A guild officer or steward will reach out to within the first few weeks on the job to introduce new employees to the union, explain our contract and

You can join by filling out two simple forms: the membership form and the dues deduction form, which set aside a small portion of your pay (1.2%) for the guild. That amounts to about $25 a paycheck for someone making $52,000. Fill out the forms and return them to a Guild officer.

Perks

All members reap the benefits of the guild contract and representation. Dues-paying members get some additional perks, including:

• Costco Gold Star membership ($65): Submit your receipt to the Guild Secretary.
• Kroger gift card in December ($50): Sent over email in December
• End of year guild party

These perks are a thank you for strengthening our union to be able to fight for higher wages, artificial intelligence protections and other protections.

If you aren’t already, consider becoming a dues-payer today. Just fill out the dues deduction form and return them to a guild officer.

Annual reminders

Each year, you should check Dayforce to make sure you are being payed the minimum salary legally required in the 2026-2028 contract. Check those minimums here. If you are not, contact a guild officer ASAP.

Members should also double check their paid time off at the start of the year. Pay stubs should also be routinely checked, especially if a member filled in for a manager, worked overtime or was called back to work.

Uncomfortable meeting with mangers?

As a unionized newsroom, you have a right to pause a meeting about discipline or workplace conditions in order to have a union officer or steward join you.

Union officers and stewards are on the same level as managers and can ask questions, argue on your behalf and take timeouts. The union will continue to work with you until the situation is resolved.

The union can sit in a variety of meetings such as notification of discipline, change of beat or shift and a performance improvement plan.

Information shared in these meetings is confidential. If a situation could benefit from additional guild officers’ attention, you will be asked for permission first before they are made aware.

Labor management meetings

Every quarter, you will receive a meeting invitation from Kim Mitchell for an in-person quarterly labor management meeting. This is your chance to ask our executive editor questions about our working conditions.

If you have a question you don’t feel comfortable asking, let your steward know. Guild members will prepare questions we hear from members to ask.

Wear your red guild shirts.