St. Louis Public Radio Guild
@stlprguild
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Together for one purpose — protecting and supporting the staff at @stlpublicradio: on-air, online, and behind the scenes. Member of @CWAUnion. #WeMakeSTLPR
St. Louis, Missouri
Joined January 2023
HISTORY MADE — Workers at @stlpublicradio have overwhelmingly voted to officially create the @stlprguild, #Missouri's first public radio union, under @CWAUnion. #WeMakeSTLPR #UnionYES
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Our members, whose essential contributions are vital to @stlpublicradio’s daily operations, are committed to ensuring this transitionary process is successful for everyone involved. /5 https://t.co/xZ6E7od4SP
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The University of Missouri-St Louis announced Monday that it’s handing over ownership of St Louis Public Radio. The transition may take up to three years. Details still need to be worked out.
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We are confident that this transformational move will provide a unique opportunity to strengthen @stlpublicradio’s connection to our community and continue to foster a well-represented and empowered workforce. /4
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The @stlprguild is eager to learn more about how we can ensure a positive future for the station. While we continue working under @UMSL, our union is determined to preserve the values of inclusivity, diversity and fairness that have been fundamental to our success. /3
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While this shift marks a new chapter for @stlpublicradio, our union is committed to ensuring that the integrity of our vital journalism and the interests of our members are prioritized in every decision throughout this transformative transition. /2
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The @stlprguild — a union representing on-air, behind-the-scenes, and support workers at @stlpublicradio — is committed to supporting the station’s transition from @umsystem/@umsl ownership to management under the Friends of KWMU Inc. nonprofit. /🧵 https://t.co/xZ6E7od4SP
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The University of Missouri-St Louis announced Monday that it’s handing over ownership of St Louis Public Radio. The transition may take up to three years. Details still need to be worked out.
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The @stlprguild — a union representing on-air, behind-the-scenes, and support workers at @stlpublicradio — is committed to supporting the station’s transition from @umsystem/@umsl ownership to management under the Friends of KWMU Inc. nonprofit. /🧵 https://t.co/xZ6E7odCIn
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The University of Missouri-St Louis announced Monday that it’s handing over ownership of St Louis Public Radio. The transition may take up to three years. Details still need to be worked out.
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Major news about Missouri's two largest NPR stations - St. Louis Public Radio and KCUR will each become independent nonprofits, separate of the University of Missouri system:
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UMSL announces plans to transfer the governance of St. Louis Public Radio to the Friends of KWMU, which currently serves as an independent nonprofit and advisory board.
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A huge congratulations to our friends at @WeMakeKCUR!! #UnionYES
BREAKING: We are officially a union! Workers at @kcur – including sister station Classical KC and collaborations with Harvest Public Media, NPR's Midwest Newsroom, and the Kansas News Service – have overwhelmingly voted to unionize with @CWAUnion.
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The @STLPRGuild and @CWAlocal6400 look forward to making history again by winning, yet another, election with the Missouri Board of Mediation. Make sure to read our full release at https://t.co/KQHEajR1i6 /5
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The STLPR Guild strongly believes every worker — no matter the role they play — deserves a seat at the table where equitable and sustainable support is prioritized.
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The positive impacts unions bring to the workplace are recognized across Missouri and the United States. Notably: @WeMakeKCUR, the non-supervisory staff at @KCUR in Kansas City, filed for their union election just earlier this week. /4
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The @stlprguild strongly believes every worker, no matter the role they play — deserves a seat at the table where equitable and sustainable support is prioritized. This includes the folks who support our day-to-day operations that keep us on-air, online and in the community. /3
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Last year, the @stlprguild made history by becoming Missouri's first public media union. Since our overwhelming victory, the guild's leadership has been working hard to bargain a contract that supports every employee at the station. But, critical workers were left out. /2
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NEWS: The @stlprguild, a worker-led union of the non-supervisory staff at @stlpublicradio, have filed for a second election to add the station’s fundraising, business, events, and support staff to its ranks. /1
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We stand in solidarity with our friends at @WeMakeKCUR! @KCUR workers keep the Kansas City community informed, engaged and inspired. Now more than ever, we call on @UMKC and @UMSystem to support journalism and recognize these essential jobs. #UnionYES ✊🏻✊🏼✊🏽✊🏾✊🏿
Today, an overwhelming majority of eligible on and off-air staff at @kcur are taking the first step in ensuring that we are able to secure a more active role in the shared future of this organization. Read our open letter below:
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The content creators at Oregon Public Broadcasting and KMHD Jazz Radio are proud to announce we’re forming a union with SAG-AFTRA. We believe this is a crucial next step in ensuring OPB and KMHD continue to support great storytelling and storytellers.
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A year ago, an overwhelming number of @stlpublicradio staffers made our voices heard: We want a more equitable and sustainable future in #StLouis, #Quincy, and #Rolla. Stay tuned for more soon about our next steps in negotiating our first historic contract. #WeMakeSTLPR
Today, an overwhelming majority of @stlpublicradio's on and off-air staff are taking a historic step in becoming the first @NPR radio station in #Missouri to form a union, with @CWAUnion as our bargaining representative. #WeMakeSTLPR (🧵)
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We apparently live rent free in some people’s minds. Just a reminder: EVERYONE deserves a union because all workers should have a voice in their workplace and a seat at the table — with the microphone on. #WeMakeSTLPR #UnionYES
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