Jon Schleuss
@jschleuss.com
President of @newsguild.org, the largest union of media workers in North America.
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NEW: Workers at the Cooperative Development Institute won voluntary recognition! They organized to increase participation in workplace decisions, transparency, accountability, equitable working conditions & more.
September 15, 2026 at 3:19 PM
NEW: Workers at the Cooperative Development Institute won voluntary recognition! They organized to increase participation in workplace decisions, transparency, accountability, equitable working conditions & more.
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Last week, McClatchy Media laid off 17 of our members across the PNW.
We're asking for your help supporting the talented, hard-working journalists losing their jobs.
Every dollar makes a difference.
Support WA journalists at bit.ly/WaLayoffFund and Idaho journalists at bit.ly/IdLayoffFund
We're asking for your help supporting the talented, hard-working journalists losing their jobs.
Every dollar makes a difference.
Support WA journalists at bit.ly/WaLayoffFund and Idaho journalists at bit.ly/IdLayoffFund
Donate to Support Laid-Off Journalists in Washington State, organized by Eric Rosane
On September 10th, McClatchy Media announced plans to lay off 7 union j… Eric Rosane needs your support for Support Laid-Off Journalists in Washington State
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September 16, 2026 at 6:53 PM
Last week, McClatchy Media laid off 17 of our members across the PNW.
We're asking for your help supporting the talented, hard-working journalists losing their jobs.
Every dollar makes a difference.
Support WA journalists at bit.ly/WaLayoffFund and Idaho journalists at bit.ly/IdLayoffFund
We're asking for your help supporting the talented, hard-working journalists losing their jobs.
Every dollar makes a difference.
Support WA journalists at bit.ly/WaLayoffFund and Idaho journalists at bit.ly/IdLayoffFund
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Major win for press freedom: today a federal judge agreed with us and issued a preliminary injunction blocking new restrictions on foreign journalists and students
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newsguild.org/judge-blocks...
Judge blocks new Homeland Security restrictions on foreign journalists and students | The NewsGuild - TNG-CWA
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September 15, 2026 at 1:12 AM
Major win for press freedom: today a federal judge agreed with us and issued a preliminary injunction blocking new restrictions on foreign journalists and students
newsguild.org/judge-blocks...
newsguild.org/judge-blocks...
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10 Idaho Statesman reporters — more than half the staff — were laid off Thursday by McClatchy Media, our hedge-fund-backed owner.
Sadly, many don’t have large savings to sustain them while looking for new positions. Please consider donating to help reporters cover their bills. Any amount helps!
Sadly, many don’t have large savings to sustain them while looking for new positions. Please consider donating to help reporters cover their bills. Any amount helps!
Donate to Help Idaho Statesman staff pay bills after McClatchy layoffs, organized by Sally Krutzig
Note: If you'd prefer to donate through Venmo, you can find u… Sally Krutzig needs your support for Help Idaho Statesman staff pay bills after McClatchy layoffs
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September 13, 2026 at 6:07 PM
10 Idaho Statesman reporters — more than half the staff — were laid off Thursday by McClatchy Media, our hedge-fund-backed owner.
Sadly, many don’t have large savings to sustain them while looking for new positions. Please consider donating to help reporters cover their bills. Any amount helps!
Sadly, many don’t have large savings to sustain them while looking for new positions. Please consider donating to help reporters cover their bills. Any amount helps!
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I’m part of this corporate blood bath. After dodging layoffs for my entire 19-year career, I finally caught a stray as the Idaho Statesman gutted 60% of its staff.
My last day will be Oct. 11. I’m not sure what comes next. Thankfully, I’m part of a union and will receive 6 months of severance.
My last day will be Oct. 11. I’m not sure what comes next. Thankfully, I’m part of a union and will receive 6 months of severance.
Yesterday, McClatchy laid off more than 90 unionized media workers across 17 publications.
The departure of these talented reporters, visual journalists & writers will immediately leave gaping holes in local coverage for dozens of communities across the US.
The departure of these talented reporters, visual journalists & writers will immediately leave gaping holes in local coverage for dozens of communities across the US.
September 11, 2026 at 7:21 PM
I’m part of this corporate blood bath. After dodging layoffs for my entire 19-year career, I finally caught a stray as the Idaho Statesman gutted 60% of its staff.
My last day will be Oct. 11. I’m not sure what comes next. Thankfully, I’m part of a union and will receive 6 months of severance.
My last day will be Oct. 11. I’m not sure what comes next. Thankfully, I’m part of a union and will receive 6 months of severance.
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These are the journalists and the coverage communities are now left without, as told by the publications’ workers: newsguild.org/mcclatchy-la...
McClatchy laid off 40% of its unionized workers; here’s how local coverage will suffer | The NewsGuild - TNG-CWA
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September 11, 2026 at 2:53 PM
These are the journalists and the coverage communities are now left without, as told by the publications’ workers: newsguild.org/mcclatchy-la...
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Yesterday, McClatchy laid off more than 90 unionized media workers across 17 publications.
The departure of these talented reporters, visual journalists & writers will immediately leave gaping holes in local coverage for dozens of communities across the US.
The departure of these talented reporters, visual journalists & writers will immediately leave gaping holes in local coverage for dozens of communities across the US.
September 11, 2026 at 2:53 PM
Yesterday, McClatchy laid off more than 90 unionized media workers across 17 publications.
The departure of these talented reporters, visual journalists & writers will immediately leave gaping holes in local coverage for dozens of communities across the US.
The departure of these talented reporters, visual journalists & writers will immediately leave gaping holes in local coverage for dozens of communities across the US.
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Miami Herald's deputy investigations editor on McClatchy's layoffs today: “Now, they can move chess pieces around, but how do you do that when you have no chess pieces left? As I understand it, this would be 30 overall slots (eliminated) in a newsroom that was already under 80 positions.”
McClatchy cuts more than 90 staff in its most severe layoffs in years - Poynter
At least 13 papers — including The Miami Herald, The Sacramento Bee and The Kansas City Star — lost reporters
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September 10, 2026 at 10:06 PM
Miami Herald's deputy investigations editor on McClatchy's layoffs today: “Now, they can move chess pieces around, but how do you do that when you have no chess pieces left? As I understand it, this would be 30 overall slots (eliminated) in a newsroom that was already under 80 positions.”
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This comes on the heels of a recent signed contract after years of dedicated negotiations from this union. I am so sad for our reporters at The Idaho Statesman and for all of the journalists impacted by these layoffs. McClatchy is a blight on local news, and it is a huge loss for us all.
Dammit.
September 10, 2026 at 10:13 PM
This comes on the heels of a recent signed contract after years of dedicated negotiations from this union. I am so sad for our reporters at The Idaho Statesman and for all of the journalists impacted by these layoffs. McClatchy is a blight on local news, and it is a huge loss for us all.
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The Pacific Northwest Newspaper Guild is shocked and disappointed by McClatchy’s decision to lay off 33% of its unionized workers at the Idaho Statesman, The News Tribune (Tacoma), Tri-City Herald, The Olympian and Bellingham Herald. This includes 10 journalists in Idaho, and seven across Washington
September 10, 2026 at 7:55 PM
The Pacific Northwest Newspaper Guild is shocked and disappointed by McClatchy’s decision to lay off 33% of its unionized workers at the Idaho Statesman, The News Tribune (Tacoma), Tri-City Herald, The Olympian and Bellingham Herald. This includes 10 journalists in Idaho, and seven across Washington
McClatchy's embrace of AI slop has rapidly destroyed the trust hardworking journalists like Caitlin have built up for decades.
Hedge funds like Chatham Asset Management should not be allowed to own news organizations.
The executives should be laid off instead.
Hedge funds like Chatham Asset Management should not be allowed to own news organizations.
The executives should be laid off instead.
I, the only data reporter at the Charlotte Observer, am among the McClatchy layoffs in the bloodbath today. The HR person asked me not to talk about it! AMA.
Anyway, here’s a link to one of my most important stories this year.
www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/a...
Anyway, here’s a link to one of my most important stories this year.
www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/a...
A Black teen found hanged near Charlotte church was a suicide, police say. Questions remain
In May, 16-year-old Juliana Nzita was found dead in a Charlotte churchyard. CMPD called it a suicide. Her family isn’t so sure.
www.charlotteobserver.com
September 10, 2026 at 4:04 PM
McClatchy's embrace of AI slop has rapidly destroyed the trust hardworking journalists like Caitlin have built up for decades.
Hedge funds like Chatham Asset Management should not be allowed to own news organizations.
The executives should be laid off instead.
Hedge funds like Chatham Asset Management should not be allowed to own news organizations.
The executives should be laid off instead.
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NEW: In a historic ruling, an impartial arbitrator ruled that Oxford University Press violated its contract with
@oupusaguild.bsky.social @newsmediaguild.bsky.social members when it laid off 13 workers in 2024 and transferred their work out to the UK.
@oupusaguild.bsky.social @newsmediaguild.bsky.social members when it laid off 13 workers in 2024 and transferred their work out to the UK.
September 10, 2026 at 2:13 PM
NEW: In a historic ruling, an impartial arbitrator ruled that Oxford University Press violated its contract with
@oupusaguild.bsky.social @newsmediaguild.bsky.social members when it laid off 13 workers in 2024 and transferred their work out to the UK.
@oupusaguild.bsky.social @newsmediaguild.bsky.social members when it laid off 13 workers in 2024 and transferred their work out to the UK.
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I’m proud to be a Guild member because…
Yesterday, @nyguild.bsky.social members marched at the New York City Labor Day parade because democracy depends on journalism, and journalism depends on workers!
Yesterday, @nyguild.bsky.social members marched at the New York City Labor Day parade because democracy depends on journalism, and journalism depends on workers!
September 9, 2026 at 7:35 PM
I’m proud to be a Guild member because…
Yesterday, @nyguild.bsky.social members marched at the New York City Labor Day parade because democracy depends on journalism, and journalism depends on workers!
Yesterday, @nyguild.bsky.social members marched at the New York City Labor Day parade because democracy depends on journalism, and journalism depends on workers!
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More than 130 organizations across California and the nation are urging @governor.ca.gov to sign AB 2222, landmark legislation that would create employment credits to help newsrooms strengthen their reporting capacity and deepen coverage across the state.
🔗: www.rebuildlocalnews.org/historic-loc...
🔗: www.rebuildlocalnews.org/historic-loc...
Historic Local News Coalition of National, State Organizations Urge Gov. Newsom of California to Support AB 2222
The bill would establish the nation’s largest investment in community news, expanding reporting capacity and coverage across California.
www.rebuildlocalnews.org
September 9, 2026 at 5:28 PM
More than 130 organizations across California and the nation are urging @governor.ca.gov to sign AB 2222, landmark legislation that would create employment credits to help newsrooms strengthen their reporting capacity and deepen coverage across the state.
🔗: www.rebuildlocalnews.org/historic-loc...
🔗: www.rebuildlocalnews.org/historic-loc...
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@oxforducu.bsky.social workers in the UK are striking after Oxford University Press announced plans to move nearly 50 roles to India.
Sign the petition to tell @ox.ac.uk to reinstate the workers and stop the offshoring 👇
Sign the petition to tell @ox.ac.uk to reinstate the workers and stop the offshoring 👇
September 9, 2026 at 2:43 PM
@oxforducu.bsky.social workers in the UK are striking after Oxford University Press announced plans to move nearly 50 roles to India.
Sign the petition to tell @ox.ac.uk to reinstate the workers and stop the offshoring 👇
Sign the petition to tell @ox.ac.uk to reinstate the workers and stop the offshoring 👇
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After winning their union election this summer, journalists at Schneps Media publications worry that management intends to stall contract negotiations and drive workers to quit.
"There's this sense of just grinding down the remaining reporters," one union member told Hell Gate.
"There's this sense of just grinding down the remaining reporters," one union member told Hell Gate.
September 8, 2026 at 4:22 PM
After winning their union election this summer, journalists at Schneps Media publications worry that management intends to stall contract negotiations and drive workers to quit.
"There's this sense of just grinding down the remaining reporters," one union member told Hell Gate.
"There's this sense of just grinding down the remaining reporters," one union member told Hell Gate.
I’m in NYC for y’all’s silly after-Labor-Day Labor Day Parade/Rally/March! Hope to see ya!
HAPPENING TODAY: Let's show the bosses that New York is a Union Town! Members should meet up at Zuccotti Park at 430PM
September 8, 2026 at 3:55 PM
I’m in NYC for y’all’s silly after-Labor-Day Labor Day Parade/Rally/March! Hope to see ya!
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more and more people are asking (announcing, this archive: newsguild.org/guild-report...)
September 7, 2026 at 2:06 PM
more and more people are asking (announcing, this archive: newsguild.org/guild-report...)
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🗞️ We published our union's newspaper archive!
A few highlights: Publishers trying to exclude journalists from the NLRA, First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt joining the Guild & Ernest Hemingway donating to the Toronto Guild’s defense fund!
A few highlights: Publishers trying to exclude journalists from the NLRA, First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt joining the Guild & Ernest Hemingway donating to the Toronto Guild’s defense fund!
September 8, 2026 at 1:45 PM
🗞️ We published our union's newspaper archive!
A few highlights: Publishers trying to exclude journalists from the NLRA, First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt joining the Guild & Ernest Hemingway donating to the Toronto Guild’s defense fund!
A few highlights: Publishers trying to exclude journalists from the NLRA, First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt joining the Guild & Ernest Hemingway donating to the Toronto Guild’s defense fund!
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This is an awesome resource for historians, courtesy of @newsguild.org: a full digitized run of The Guild Reporter, which has (I can say from experience) some fascinating stuff. newsguild.org/guild-report...
Guild Reporter Archives | The NewsGuild - TNG-CWA
newsguild.org
September 8, 2026 at 2:19 PM
This is an awesome resource for historians, courtesy of @newsguild.org: a full digitized run of The Guild Reporter, which has (I can say from experience) some fascinating stuff. newsguild.org/guild-report...
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Happy Labor Day from PEN Guild. Check out our new avatar 👀
September 8, 2026 at 1:12 AM
Happy Labor Day from PEN Guild. Check out our new avatar 👀
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🇫🇷 U.S.-based journalists at Le Monde are on strike this Labor Day! Journalists at the largest national newspaper in France are protesting several unfair labor practices and asking for management to negotiate in good faith and take its proposals seriously.
September 7, 2026 at 7:00 AM
🇫🇷 U.S.-based journalists at Le Monde are on strike this Labor Day! Journalists at the largest national newspaper in France are protesting several unfair labor practices and asking for management to negotiate in good faith and take its proposals seriously.
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Happy Labor Day from The Marshall Project Guild, to our members fighting for a fair contract and to everyone moving the labor movement forward through action and solidarity!
September 7, 2026 at 4:04 PM
Happy Labor Day from The Marshall Project Guild, to our members fighting for a fair contract and to everyone moving the labor movement forward through action and solidarity!
Happy Labor Day! I thought it might be fun (and cheesy) to post the archive of our union’s newspaper online. Please meet The Guild Reporter: newsguild.org/newsletter-h...
Newsletter: Happy Labor Day! | The NewsGuild - TNG-CWA
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September 7, 2026 at 1:40 PM
Happy Labor Day! I thought it might be fun (and cheesy) to post the archive of our union’s newspaper online. Please meet The Guild Reporter: newsguild.org/newsletter-h...
We're on strike this Labor Day.
Happy Labor Day, NewsGuild family! In the past year, we have:
✊ Unionized 1,742 new workers from 29 workplaces
✊ Gone on 15 strikes
✊ Won 35 first contracts
✊ Filed 5 lawsuits against the Trump administration
This Labor Day, let's celebrate and get ready to do it all again, & more, next year!
✊ Unionized 1,742 new workers from 29 workplaces
✊ Gone on 15 strikes
✊ Won 35 first contracts
✊ Filed 5 lawsuits against the Trump administration
This Labor Day, let's celebrate and get ready to do it all again, & more, next year!
September 7, 2026 at 1:00 PM
We're on strike this Labor Day.