Labor Notes is not only a newsletter about labor activists, it is, to a great extent, written by labor activists. Readers are always encouraged to submit articles about activities they are involved in.

Letters to the editors are also encouraged. These can be a response to something published in Labor Notes, or a comment about a recent event. We tend to like our letters short and to the point (300 words and less).

We suggest that you contact the editor, Mischa Gaus, before writing your article. E-mail him at , or phone, at 718-284-4144. We will arrange a deadline with you, most deadlines will fall in the first week of the month. Items for columns—Resources, Newswatch, and Solidarity Network—should be in by the first of the month.

Labor Notes is a national publication (with an international readership), so your article should emphasize those things that will be of interest to a broad audience. It is important that your article be factual and informative, without rhetoric. Try to give a summary of what the other side (if there is one) is saying and doing. Accuracy is as important as advocacy.

Be as concise as possible. Try to hold your article to 700 or 800 words. Major articles can be sometimes be a bit longer, and shorter items are also welcome.

Indicate how you want to be identified in your article. For example, include your local union number and any office you hold. Also include your phone number and the hours we can reach you.

Send your article by the e-mail if you can, preferably as an attached Word document. Pictures or cartoons (which we always appreciate) can be either mailed or e-mailed as JPEG or TIFF files. E-mailed photos should be of relatively high resolution to appear decent in print—200 dots per inch (or higher) and bigger than 5 by 7 inches.

We cannot pay for stories. But we will be glad to send you as many copies as you can distribute in your workplace.

We look forward to hearing from you!