Purpose
The union seeks to defend the rights of and improve the economic and working conditions for all writers. It offers contract advice; grievance assistance; advocacy; member education; a job hotline; press passes for qualified members; writer alerts and warnings; and access to health and dental insurance (in certain geographic areas). The union issues various publications, and an irregular journal called American Writer. NWU members are voting member of the UAW, and eligible for various benefits offered through the UAW and the AFL-CIO.
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