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Newspapers across the state are struggling. Journalists are seeing pay cuts and furloughs.
Many of you asked how you can help.
Here's how: gofundme.com/f/virginia-is-f…
We're upset to hear of more layoffs across @LeeEntNews' Virginia newspapers.
For those affected, we still have some relief funding available. Please spread the word and apply for aid cc: @RNPA_union; @TimeslandGuild; @BlRidgeGuild
forms.gle/9H1jRyDhpSX42yFX7
We've been helping local Virginia journalists get the funds they need after @LeeEntNews furloughs, distributing over $2,000 this month alone.
Are you a Va. journalist who wants to help your peers? Drop us a line on how to get involved: [email protected]
Journalists across Virginia have been furloughed or laid off in recent weeks, we've learned.
We're here for you. Please request aid and spread the word if you've been impacted: forms.gle/9H1jRyDhpSX42yFX7
We're here to help.
Have you been impacted by recent furloughs targeting Virginia journalists? Please fill out this short form for assistance:
forms.gle/9H1jRyDhpSX42yFX7
Virginia is for Journalists retweeted
The pattern of cuts and disinvestment in local journalism by Lee Enterprises must end. The unionized newspapers of @LeeEntNews call on Lee to invest in local communities and in its print, digital and customer services for its own survival. Our statement: docs.google.com/document/d/1…
They've navigated furloughs and pay cuts: richmond.com/business/owner-…
Our colleagues are amazing.
They are smart, they are determined, and Virginia is better for the work they've done.
We wish our corporate owners would recognize that.
Until they do, we'll do what we can to help.
If you're a Virginia journalist who was laid off today or in recent months, please fill out this form. We still have funds to help you. You're the reason we're doing this.
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F…
Virginia journalists have worked hard through the pandemic, through nearly impossible conditions.
They've watched their newsrooms disappear: pilotonline.com/news/vp-nw-v…
When we started this fundraiser a little over a year ago, we knew that the cuts to Virginia newspapers were just starting.
Today, Lee Enterprises laid off nine people at the @roanoketimes — including one of our organizers. gofundme.com/f/virginia-is-f…
Virginia is for Journalists retweeted
Thanks to @SinjeStadtlich and @DLFMedien for shining a spotlight on how the pandemic has harmed local news in the U.S., and about what we @va4journalists are doing to help journalists in Virginia make ends meet.
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Virginia is for Journalists retweeted
Really good @washingtonian Q&A with @AshleyinFloyd on being fired by Lee after talking about working for Lee washingtonian.com/2020/10/15…
We’ve got a new #NewProfilePic to celebrate #NationalNewspaperWeek! Check out our recent updates: gofundme.com/f/virginia-is-f…
Virginia is for Journalists retweeted
Tribune has just informed staff of @virginianpilot and @Daily_Press that it's permanently closing the @Daily_Press office in Newport News.
The company has already closed the @virginianpilot office in Norfolk.
If you're an affected journalist, we can help with some expenses: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F…
More layoffs at #Virginia newspapers: @NewsInTheBurg and @newsadvance see cuts. virginiabusiness.com/article…
Virginia is for Journalists retweeted
I am heartbroken hearing about the job cuts to my counterparts in Fredericksburg and Lynchburg today. They’re both Lee papers too. – at Tennessee, USA
Virginia is for Journalists retweeted
We're heartbroken to share that Lee Enterprises laid off two union members today, opting to pay them for two weeks instead of giving them notice. The cuts hurt and leave the Progress on life-support.
Our thoughts from July, when the company gutted our copy desk, still stand.
Five employees of the @RTDNEWS have been told they will be laid off, according to the paper's union.
We're here to help any affected journalists. Let us know how we can help: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F…
This comes as 10 @roanoketimes employees are slated to lose their jobs on Oct. 23 as Lee moves design work to a centralized hub hundreds of miles from Virginia. teapawt.org/TimeslandGuild/status/…
After months of diligent planning, extensive outreach and many, many emotions spent, we are disappointed to say that @LeeEntNews has rejected our plan to establish a design hub in Roanoke. On Oct. 23, 10 of our members will lose their jobs.
If you're a journalist affected by cuts, furloughs or layoffs, we have money available to help. docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F…