General Agency Information |
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| Name: | National Writers Union, Northern California Chapter |
| Address: |
PO Box: 40614 San Francisco, CA 94110 |
Contact Information |
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| Primary Phone: | 707-318-3846 |
| Email: | NoCalOutreach@nwu.org |
| Website: | https://www.nwu.org |
Hours |
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| Days/Hours of Operation: |
See Meeting Hours
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Details |
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| Description: | The National Writers Union is more than just another writers’ organization. It is the only labor union that represents freelance writers working in all genres, formats, and mediums. Through its parent union, The United Auto Workers, the National Writers Union is a member of the American Federation of Labor Organizations. |
| Mission: | Article III. Purpose A) The purpose of the NWU, Local 1981 shall be to promote and protect the rights, interests, and economic advancement of members; to organize writers to improve professional working conditions through collective bargaining action; and to provide professional services to members. B) The NWU, Local 1981 commits itself to representing the interests of the full range of writers in the US. in all genres, media and formats. These include writers of diverse cultures, ethnicities, politics, religions and racial identities; writers of all ages and all sexual/gender orientations; writers with disabilities; and writers at all levels of economic and commercial success. |
| Languages other than English: | None |
| Accommodations for Disabled Persons: | Varies Depending on Location |
| Public Transportation: | Varies |
| Eligibility: | Contact for Information |
| Fees: | See Description Notes |
| Areas Served: | California (Northern) |
| Funding Source: | Varies |
Officials/Contact Persons |
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| Officials: |
Rob Weinstein Chair rweinstein.nwu@gmail.com |
Subject Headings |
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| Subject Headings: |
Labor Organizations Private Nonprofits Writers' Societies |
| This agency was last updated on May 1, 2020. | |