Ellen Rolfes
@ellenmhr
Video and audio journalist based in DC. Third Coast native. Now: writing for @Marketplace, proud member of @mplaceunion
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https://www.ellenmhr.com 31-10-2011 03:58:59
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A workplace's strength is defined by how it treats those in the most junior level positions. Sending good vibes to the Marketplace Marketplace Union bargaining committee who is back at the table today. #WeMakeMarketplace
It takes A LOT of work to unionize. But it's worth it. Thanks to all my Marketplace coworkers for spending their nights and weekends to imagine what a better, stronger workplace will look like.
For any Severance fans out there, check out what I made for Marketplace -> youtu.be/hLEUA-E4-e0
NEW! Penn State McCourtney Institute for Democracy asked Americans what they would do (legislatively) with a magic wand, and we have the results: Poll: Americans' legislative wish list for new congress shows frustration with political systems apmresearchlab.org/motn/poll-amer… by Benjamin Clary
It’s been 509 days since we started bargaining for a contract with American Public Media/MPR. The workers Marketplace deserve a FAIR CONTRACT NOW!
Assistant and associate producers are considered "junior" positions at @marketplace yet they're essential to getting shows on air, so much so that they often train people in more "senior" positions. Their wages should reflect the value they bring to the company. Marketplace Union
Congrats to our nonprofit media friends at ProPublica Guild! It’s a great time to unionize!
The St. Louis Public Radio Guild is fighting for ALL St. Louis Public Radio workers to have a voice at the station, University of Missouri–St. Louis, and the UM System — no matter the department. That's why we're making history this week when we win our election to become #Missouri's first public media union. #WeMakeSTLPR
HISTORY MADE — Workers at St. Louis Public Radio have overwhelmingly voted to officially create the St. Louis Public Radio Guild, #Missouri's first public radio union, under CWA. #WeMakeSTLPR #UnionYES