3.3. I write code. Why should I join a union that puts me in the same campaign as an advertising copywriter? (Natl Writers Union)
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This article is from the Natl Writers Union FAQ, by Vicki Richman nwufaq@vicric.com with numerous contributions by others.
3.3. I write code. Why should I join a union that puts me in the same campaign as an advertising copywriter? (Natl Writers Union)
Our democratic structure allows any member to work toward
organizing new and different campaigns. (See Question 2.2.1,
on our three campaigns.) That's why.
For now, we have found that business, instructional and
technical writers have too much in common with digital
artists to be in separate campaigns. Whether print or
digital, most commercial writers work under contract as
quasi-employees. Many print writers are trying to expand
into electronic writing. Many already do both.
If enough exclusively electronic writers join the union,
they may split from the Business, Instructional, Technical,
Electronic Writing Campaign (BITE) into their own campaign.
In addition to BITE, we have two largely print campaigns --
Book and Journalism. The new millenium may see a largely
digital campaign, as younger writers join the union.
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