The Washington-Baltimore News Guild has added a 30th shop to the local’s slate of bargaining units. Employees of the Advancement Project on Jan. 10 voted 11-2 in favor of WBNG representation. The civil rights organization, which works “on-the-ground… to develop and inspire community-based solutions” has its national headquarters in Washington and an office in Los Angeles. Guild members at the Advancement Project include attorneys, campaign and project managers, and administrative and communications staff. The Advancement Project joins the FP Group and the Center for Popular Democracy as Local 32035 units negotiating their first Guild contracts.
- Chris Stergalas, adapted from a longer report on the Guild website
- Chris Stergalas, adapted from a longer report on the Guild website