OPB - KMHD Creators Union

More excellent reporting from our unit members.

More excellent reporting brought to you by OPB/KMHD unit member @aprilehrlich.bsky.social.

There are 3 days left in our winter member drive. Support our efforts for living wages and a fair contract!

Right now, this. ⬇️
And sharing, of course. Thank you!

Send a message to OPB during our winter membership drive that’s happening now!

Dave Miller shares his story for our “what our audience doesn’t know” series.

"We want all of the content creators of OPB to be compensated with livable wages and treated with respect. If this is what you want too, please make your voices heard."

-Dave Miller OPB host of Think Out Loud

All the more reason to support @opbkmhdcreators.bsky.social! ✊

Hi! What can we clarify for you?

The membership drive runs through February 14th. Please contribute to this vital community service and make your voice heard for the people making what you love.

We'd also love it if you'd share this with your networks! ✊🏼

If you’re a donor or prospective donor, thank you so much for supporting our work.

All we’re asking is that you tell our executives to support the people that make that work possible.

We can't do this without member support. The @opb.org membership drive starts today. Please contribute and when you do, let leadership know you want livable wages and a contract for @opbkmhdcreators.bsky.social. #unionstrong #opb #portland

Please share this to your networks. We appreciate you! ✊🏼

Brought to you by unit member @bradleywparks.bsky.social.

After 19 months of bargaining, we have not reached an agreement with OPB that includes livable wages and sufficient yearly guaranteed increases for the people who create the content you love.

Make your voice heard during OPB's membership Drive today, February 5 - February 14.

Here's how ⬇️

So grateful for the sustaining support of OPB members every day, but especially days like today (see: Skanner closing; see also: Bezos gutting the Washington Post newsroom).

If you give to OPB during our drive, thank you and tell 'em @opbkmhdcreators.bsky.social sent ya.

*Call to Action*

OPB’s membership drive runs Feb 5th and ends Feb 14th. We will share more details on how you can support when the membership drive starts tomorrow!

#UnionStrong #OPB #KMHD

Heather Arndt Anderson shares her story for our “what our audience doesn’t know” series.

"Working parents shouldn't have to trade benefits and job stability for a flexible schedule. I know OPB can do better in valuing part time workers like myself!"
-Heather Arndt Anderson OPB newsletter writer

Kyra Buckley shares her story for our “what our audience doesn’t know” series.

"I'm grateful to be able to do this work, but I'm incredibly disheartened that OPB salaries have not kept up with rising cost of living in & around Portland & other parts of Oregon."
-Kyra Buckley, OPB reporter/producer

Unit member @cligori.bsky.social checked out the "ruff" competition in Oregon for the Westminster AKC Dog Show.

We are the people who tell the stories that connect our communities. #UnionStrong ✊🏼

With contributions from five other unit members! Truly a team effort.

Excellent reporting from OPB unit member @antoniosierra.bsky.social. We bring you the local AND national stories that you depend on.

Kami Horton shares her story for our “what our audience doesn’t know” series.

"In the 20-plus years I have been with OPB, I have seen too many people arrive excited only to leave because they cannot afford to live in the Portland metro area."
- Kami Horton OPB producer

@aprilehrlich.bsky.social shares for our “what our audience doesn’t know” series.

"Many of these managers make 6 figures, a salary that many of us may never reach, and OPB is paying for a negotiator. The more they prolong this process, the more money it costs." -April Ehrlich, OPB Reporter/Producer

@jennchavez.bsky.social shares her story for our “what our audience doesn’t know” series.

"By forming a union, we have learned through unprecedented wage transparency that there are unacceptable disparities in pay for the people who bring you the news, storytelling and music" -Jenn Chávez
OPB Host

Happy new year! Our "what our audience doesn’t know" series kicks off 2026 with All Things Considered host @geoffnorx.bsky.social.

"I'm surrounded by some of the most gifted storytellers in the country, and it's shocking to me how little many of them are paid or valued."
-Geoff Norcross, OPB host

No increase in my monthly contribution until you reach a contract agreement with @opbkmhdcreators.bsky.social

Hey, @opb.org—I see you're having a membership / fundraising drive at the moment. This sustaining member won't be increasing his support until he sees an agreement regarding contracts between you and @opbkmhdcreators.bsky.social.

Cheers to solidarity in 2026 & beyond 🥂

Happy holidays to you all!

No matter what you celebrate or don't celebrate, I think we can all agree on standing in solidarity for good contracts in 2026!

Our "what our audience doesn't know" series will continue in the new year.

Take care of yourselves. 💙✊🏼

Jason Sauls shares his story for our “what our audience doesn’t know” series.

"While we all would like to be paid more for what we do, my hope is to get the underpaid members of our union to a compensation that reflects the cost of living and their contributions" -Jason Sauls OPB announcer/producer

Congratulations to NLSU on ratifying their first contract!