I have missed Sharon Begley’s byline. This account of Watson reminds me exactly why. www.statnews.com/2025/11/07/j...

🚨🚨🚨🧪🦎🚨🚨🚨

The wonderful writers @sn-media-guild.bsky.social have been waiting on a fair contract almost long enough to gestate a baby elephant (620 days). They have neither a contract NOR a baby elephant. All they want is a contract, to be paid for their amazing expertise.

I'm so proud of my @sn-media-guild.bsky.social colleagues, who have been picketing in front of the schmancy new @society4science.bsky.social building ALL DAY LONG. They are so cool and smart and funny and have so much freaking stamina 🥹

Our remote workers may not be able to join the #picket, but they have things to say too! "I would love to believe that the @society4science.bsky.social believes in us. Instead, I am in disbelief at how little they offer those who pour so much of themselves into its mission." @nikkogasa.bsky.social

"... innovative ways to strengthen the camaraderie we built over the years. Instead our leaders doubled down and created two employee streams — remote and in office — hurting both parties in the process." @sujatagupta.bsky.social

"When pandemic restrictions lifted, I had hoped the company would create a new normal, one that valued and recognized the myriad ways in which we all showed up to work even when we could not show up in person. I had hoped the company would find ..."

"I want to keep sharing the wonder of the universe with our readers alongside a strong team with sustainable working conditions, where all of our contributions are valued and respected equally." @astrolisa.bsky.social

"We’ve demonstrated that we can do our jobs, and do them well, from all over the country and even world. We’ve built a collaborative team that thrives on trust and respect. But we need the support of our employer to keep delivering the award-winning reporting we’re known for." Jill Sakai

"The pandemic proved we can do award-winning science journalism from anywhere in the world. I and my colleagues who are fully remote continue to prove it every day. If only the Society could see that it’s the work and the people that matter, not where they sit and when." Chris Crockett

"Clear, informed reporting is as crucial now as it has ever been. Yet it doesn’t always feel like that work is appreciated. Our CEO has gotten raises that outpace my salary — as well as some other people on staff — while many of ours barely keep up with rising costs." @viruswhiz.bsky.social

"We all know, deep in our bones, that what we do is foundational to a functional, literate society. That's true today more than ever before. None of us do this job for the money, but we do ask for fair treatment." @laura-sanders.bsky.social

@society4science.bsky.social and CEO @mayaajmera.bsky.social, is this the work culture you wanted? Is this what you've been fighting against your workers for these past 560 days? @sciencenews.bsky.social @snexplores.bsky.social #ISEF #ISEF2025

🚨 STRIKE ALERT: Journalists at Science News are on strike and holding a 12-hour picket outside of the office! After 560 days of bargaining, the Science News Media Guild (@sn-media-guild.bsky.social) is demanding and fair contract NOW!

I’m striking because I want fair and equitable pay for myself and my colleagues. I want the @society4science.bsky.social to realize that I am a professional and don’t need to be in their building to do my job well. Respect and fairness is what I am striking for!

Say it loud and say it proud! Fair contract now! @society4science.bsky.social

As Maria shared, the work of the @sn-media-guild.bsky.social is not just part of the mission of the @society4science.bsky.social it’s the whole reason the Society exists in the first place!

So grateful for the Science News alumni, @wbng.org, @mlexguild.bsky.social, other friends, family , neighbors and loved ones who have come out to support us today! You can show your support by signing our petition at shorturl.at/RinYU

We have fully remote workers who are essential to our publications. They get freedom to work wherever they can do their best work. Those of us in the DMV have to go sit in an office building 2 days a week where it is very difficult to work. Why?

*not where we want to be

Our remote employees are showing up today too!

It me!

This may be hour 3 of @sn-media-guild.bsky.social's picket, but it's also been more than 13,400 hours of negotiations. @society4science.bsky.social has spent that time opposing our demands for a fair and transparent pay structure and flexible work arrangements. But we're not giving up anytime soon✊

Here are some numbers: The @society4science.bsky.social CEO @mayaajmera.bsky.social received a $77K raise in 2022, and then a $63K raise in 2023. That first number is more than some employees’ entire salaries! Our employees deserve a transparent and equitable pay structure.

The @sn-media-guild.bsky.social is on strike! I contributed to the cause by making strike cookies with our logo. You can help by signing our petition at shorturl.at/RinYU

You can also support us by signing our petition at shorturl.at/RinYU

12 hours until the workers of the Science News Media Guild will conduct a 24-hour #strike. This comes after our members voted to reject the @society4science.bsky.social's latest contract proposal. Rally with us for a fair contract on 11/5, from 8 AM to 8 PM at 1776 Massachusetts Ave, NW.

Workers of the Science News Media Guild will conduct a 24-hour #strike on Wednesday, 11/5. This comes after our members voted to reject the Society’s latest contract proposal. Our members previously voted by 92% to authorize a strike against the @society4science.bsky.social, if necessary.

Today we’re telling management #YouPayWeStay— come through on retirement so we can build actual careers doing work we care about! www.instagram.com/reel/DQWyPHV...

UPDATE: Today marks 544 days since we started bargaining with @society4science.bsky.social. 😬 We're still waiting on a contract that guarantees fair pay and treats us like the professionals we are. #faircontractNOW #unionstrong

It's been 540+ days since we started negotiating with @society4science.bsky.social for a fair contract. We marked the occasion by holding a practice picket during our lunch hour. Judging by all the honking cars and trucks, we think it's safe to say DC commuters are with us! #faircontractNOW

And ticking...

So good to see @mayaajmera.bsky.social publically recognize the need for excellent, accessible science journalism. If great science journalism matters—so do the workers who make it happen. @society4science.bsky.social it's time for a fair contract now. 500+ days is too long. #Concordia25

Your familiar is an Atlas moth — You are celebrated for your strength, though you often feel buffeted by forces beyond your control. stealingfromwizards.com/familiar-quiz

“A new volunteer-led organization called Grandparents for Vaccines launched Sunday on National Grandparents Day with a mission to share firsthand experiences of life before vaccines were widely available.” [kgw.com]

Ask yourself what influencers are trying to trying to sell you. www.nytimes.com/video/opinio...

It's true! 500 days of bargaining with @society4science.bsky.social and still no contract! Big thanks to @wbng.org for working hard to help us secure the fair deal our workers deserve! If you'd like to help, be sure to sign our petition below! #faircontractNOW #Solidarity #workerrights

I and colleagues have been negotiating with the Society for Science for 500 days now. We are more than ready for a fair contract.

Today marks 500 days since we started bargaining. Seems like you’re a little behind on that fair contract, @society4science.bsky.social. It’s all good. Here’s a calendar to help you keep track of the important things. As science journalists, meeting deadlines is kind of our thing.

wbng.org/2025/09/05/s... We are not on strike, but there has been little positive movement from the Society and our members are prepared to take action.

Nonprofit partners! We have current subgrant opportunities open for applications to organizations working at the local or state level with budgets under $5M. Click the link in our bio for the full list and for additional info on geographic eligibility, the application process, and more!

I listened to a podcast this morning where they repeatedly said “you can’t think without writing” and just to nip that one in the bud… That’s wrong (there are many illiterate people and they all think) and also dumb (Socrates was famously both illiterate and had thoughts.)

www.theringer.com/2025/08/20/p... I personally love the em-dash. I have always used it to insert explanations of technical terms. I have never used AI to write anything.

Our members are tired of waiting. We want a fair contract now!

@society4science.bsky.social is proposing salary bands for new remote hires based on where they live. This means two employees doing the exact same job could receive different pay just because they live in different zip codes. Just so we’re clear: The same job deserves the same pay.

A fair contract would be 🎶 to our ears. We started negotiations with @society4science.bsky.social 468 days ago, & are still being met with silence when it comes to transparent and equitable pay. @sn-media-guild.bsky.social is keeping this show alive! Help our cause by ✍️ our petition below!

Someone in the AP headlines department had their wildest dream come true today

Want to learn more about our 2025 Ambassadors? Check out their Snapshots to see what they study, why they joined the NMDC, and how they are impacting the field of microbiome research! Visit: microbiomedata.org/nmdc-snapshots 🧪

We've been negotiating for a fair contract for 467 days. @society4science.bsky.social held an ice cream social last Thursday, so we thought we’d treat everyone to a look at how negotiations are going. Signing our petition would be the 🍒 on top of our 🍨! shorturl.at/RinYU #faircontractNOW