Workers at the non-profit newsroom Prism Reports have Unionized.

In forming Prism Workers United, Workers wanted a seat at the table in shaping what a fair, equitable and compassionate workplace can be. 

Of the 10 Members of the Collective Bargaining Unit, 100% signed cards indicating their desire to organize with the Pacific Media Workers Guild Local 39521 of The NewsGuild-Communication Workers of America (TNG-CWA).

Prism Workers United - which represents Writers, Editors, Copy Editors and Social Media Editors, called on management to voluntarily recognize the Guild - which ultimately has.

Union Members are now part of the ever-growing TNG-CWA, the largest Union of Journalists and other Communications Employees in North America, representing more than 25,000 Workers in the U.S. and Canada.

As Labor Organizing reaches a new zenith across the news and non-profit spheres, Workers at Prism are excited to take this vital step in securing Workers’ Rights and building a stronger, more sustainable workplace.

“Even progressive workplaces like Prism need a Union,” said Features Editor Tina Vásquez. “I’m joining the Union because I want to help shape the future of our newsroom.”

Prism is an independent and non-profit news outlet led by Journalists of Color.

Forging a different path forward against the status quo media landscape, Prism tells stories of those on the front lines of injustice and grassroots-led solutions to disrupt harmful narratives and to inform movements for justice.

Established in 2019 and headquartered in California, Prism is a fully remote team - with Staff working in locations ranging from the Bay Area, Chicago, New York, Philadelphia and the U.S. South.

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