WBEZ union files unfair labor charge against Chicago Public Media chicagobusiness.com/marketing-medi…

1/3 The union for WBEZ staffers files its first unfair-labor-practice charge against the radio station's nonprofit parent, alleging the organization "refused to provide information" the union needs to represent its members and enforce the union contract. chicagobusiness.com/marketing-medi…

“It just is so disappointing to have that annual meeting moved online. To me, that’s not what public media should be about,” Mary Dixon said. chicagotribune.com/2024/06/04/wbe…

We are encouraged by the news that our board has moved to hire a new CEO. We look forward to a new era of transparency in management and to working with Melissa Bell to ensure the future of audio journalism at WBEZ.

It was standing room only at Chicago Public Media's monthly board meeting today. Union members filed in to remind our board we are paying attention to decisions they make about our organization's future. Public comment wasn't permitted, but we left notes to make our voices heard.

We stand in solidarity with our union siblings at Chicago Sun-Times Guild as our organization enters a critical week.👇