San Francisco Public Press workers form union, seek voice in the workplace

SAN FRANCISCO — Workers at non-profit investigative newsroom, San Francisco Public Press have created a union as part of the Pacific Media Workers Guild Local 39521, joining the nationwide labor movement for a stronger media system. It follows in the footsteps of other local newsrooms which have unionized recently. They have been voluntarily recognized by management. 

“I love this work and I want this newsroom to thrive,” said Audrey Mei Yi Brown, a reporter. “I hope to set up the Public Press to be sustainable and retain its talented, passionate staff long-term.”

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