Testimonials

What benefits do you want to receive by joining the union? Guaranteed cost of living raises in addition to merit-based raises.
pay equity and transparency
overtime benefits for not only myself but my hardworking co-workers
more flexibility in remote work and the opportunity to live outside of NYC
My photo choices are more suggestions that are chosen by art directors and approved by a section editor.
sometimes i feel like a paid intern with how much my visual direction is ignored and overlooked.
my deputy's advice is helpful but sometimes i feel like i'm just here to produce stories with their visual style.
even with a series of prior approvals, photo illustrations or conceptual photos can be killed by top editors at any point prior to publication.
i build extra time into my editing process, knowing that anyone from reporter to masthead editors can insist on changes to the photo edit, usually at the last minute
it's exhausting to constantly compromise on your concepts and pitches to appeal to the many layers of approval needed
The scheduling difficulties of taking vacation, and the inability to pass of work if I need a sick or mental health day
There are a lot of unwritten aesthetic and editorial rules that are hard to keep up with and abide by.
Having to take on tasks that are beyond my current job.
I've worked through several illnesses, and rarely get support during busy shifts.
It's affected my sleep and my personal life — I rarely make plans because I've had to cancel so often because of work
The workload and lack of support have taken such a big toll that my doctor has encouraged me to either quit my job or take medication to address the mental health issues caused by work.