Unions and Associations
Political reporters may obtain union representation from the National Writers Union and The NewsGuild-Communication Workers of America. Major membership organizations for political reporters include the American Society of Journalists and Authors, the National Society of Newspaper Columnists, and the National Association of Broadcasters.
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