In a statement issued this morning, the TNG-CWA Executive Council blasted the outrageous behavior of Pittsburgh police toward two Post-Gazette reporters. The journalists, who are Guild members, had sent detailed questions to the chief's office about the police response to a homicide/suicide. In a news release, police said they would be making no statements, and they attached the reporters' list of questions. The TNG Executive Council said it was yet another attempt by police, in incidents across the country, to intimidate journalists and crack down on their access to information, ultimately affecting the public's right to know. "How well our democracy functions depends on the hard work and the courage of reporters – watchdogs -- such as (Jonathan) Silver and (Liz) Navratil," the council said.

New York Times members voted overwhelmingly in November to ratify a new contract, after more than 20 difficult months of bargaining. Despite the lopsided vote, the contract and the company's approach to bargaining has left many members angry at Times' management, and with stronger loyalties to the Guild. Read what both "yes" and "no" voters have to say.