Unions Seek Freelance Journalists

Self-described unemployed dad and freelance writer Aaron Crowe points out an interesting trend: as newspaper guild membership vanishes, some are opening up their ranks to allow in freelancers. One such union is forming in San Francisco’s Bay Area, where the California Media Workers Guild could see hundreds of new members.

The proposed changes haven’t gotten off the ground yet, but the guild’s had one open meeting to discuss the ramifications of such a move. The union’s first task will be to negotiate a group healthcare plan, Sara Steffens, an organizer, tells Crowe.

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