Stand with KIRO-7 Photojournalists, The Local 600 Heroes Behind the Headlines

Daniel York, Steven J. Pruett, Cox Media Group CEO and Executive Chairman

KIRO-7 Photojournalists walk into the most dangerous situations in our community so you will know what's happening. They rush toward breaking news, natural disasters, and volatile situations, camera in hand, courage in heart, bring you the stories that matter. And it is their honor to do so.

**But right now, these dedicated professionals are asking for their own story to be seen and heard**

KIRO-7 Photojournalists are fighting to secure basic protections for themselves and their families. The Company has proposed staff cuts, takeaways, and raises that won't keep up with Seattle Inflation rates. KIRO-7 Photojournalists deserve a safe working environment, no takeaways, and to be paid a fair wage. Support KIRO-7 photojournalists in their fight for a fair contract, because the people who risk everything to tell our stories deserve to have their own story heard.
Contact KIRO-7 Management and let them know: Washington stands with our photojournalists.

To: Daniel York, Steven J. Pruett, Cox Media Group CEO and Executive Chairman
From: [Your Name]

The Seattle public deserves skilled and experienced photojournalists to deliver quality journalism to the community. Since the IATSE photojournalists' last contract was signed, there have been many challenges in the Seattle area, and they have happily answered the call. They have put a lot on the line for KIRO 7 and for journalistic integrity.

The owner of KIRO-7, CMG, posted an increase in their revenues of over 23% in 2024, and had $818 million in revenue in 2024, and they are trying to cut highly skilled Union photojournalist jobs.

Bloomberg reports the Company is currently valued at around 4 billion dollars, that's BILLION with a B.

Now KIRO-7 photojournalists face *staffing cuts**
*benefit takeaways***
raises that don't keep up with inflation**

KIRO-7 photojournalists are asking for a fair contract with fair wages and working conditions.
Settle a fair contract with KIRO-IATSE Local 600 photojournalists now.