Don't cross the picket line as our NYTimesGuild colleagues walk out. Meanwhile, we’re bargaining today for better severance for our laid off Magazine coworkers. Want to support both NYT and WaPo journalists? Read these stories from the mag instead of the NYT today 🧵

In D.C. this year, 16 youths have been fatally shot. More than 80 have been shot and survived. Both of those numbers have increased compared to the same time last year. It's impossible to describe the impact that violence, but I tried here. (1/6) washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/2022/…

NEW: The Washington Post publisher Fred Ryan refuses to take staff questions after announcing Q1 layoffs in “Town Hall” @postguild

Today, we came into WaPo’s so-called town hall with questions about recent layoffs and the future of the company. Our publisher dropped a bombshell on us by announcing more layoffs and then walking out, refusing to answer any of our questions.

Went to Capitol Hill last night to find a Speaker…of the Union Pub. washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/2023/…

The Washington Post has started laying off my friends and colleagues. It's wrong and unnecessary and did not need to happen. I'm sad and mad and so disappointed in this institution that I care about so deeply. We're better than this.

Today, The Washington Post laid off 20 of our colleagues. While 20 is much smaller than 200 — “a single digit percentage of the workforce,” as Publisher Fred Ryan indicated, that’s little consolation to those who lost their jobs today. That number should be zero.

The Washington Post Guild is fighting for fair pay at the bargaining table. The Post hasn’t budged from current levels — the lowest around $30,000. In the DC area, this is unlivable. At a place like The Post, it’s unconscionable. Read our zine to see how we’re hoping to change that 🧵

We’ve been bargaining for a new contract for 9 months, but the company still hasn’t offered a serious proposal to improve wages and pay equity at The Washington Post Tomorrow, hundreds of @postguild members are lunching out to demand The Post pay us what we’re worth Here’s why:

A direct line exists on the sprawling web of me having a career with Malitz’s encouragement, guidance and vision. The Post is losing a great leader.

Was fortunate to team up with the great Teo Armus to report on the future of Eden Center. Here’s a free link to read: wapo.st/3XpC4s1

On the front page of today’s The Washington Post They grew up visiting Eden Center, the East Coast’s largest Vietnamese cultural hub. Now, as adults, they’re trying to protect this aging Virginia strip mall from redevelopment. By Hau Chu & me, w/ stunning photos by Valerie Plesch

The The Washington Post is a major sponsor of the National Book Festival, because it “celebrates the storyteller in everyone.” But over a year into bargaining, the company won't put a serious wage proposal on the table.

Workers The Washington Post have been in contract negotiations with our bosses for 18 months. But the company is refusing to pay us what we’re worth or bargain in good faith. So on Dec. 7, we’re walking off the job for 24 hours.

A letter to our dedicated readers: On Dec. 7, we ask you to respect our walkout by not crossing the picket line: For 24 hours, please do not engage with any Post content. That includes our print + online news stories, podcasts, videos, games and recipes. docs.google.com/document/d/1LY…

So unbelievably proud to walk out for 24 hours with my Washington Post colleagues — and stand in front of Ned the Newshound in this great poster — at midnight. Respect our picket line, and demand the company negotiate a fair contract that benefits all of us.