…than 50 GateHouse newspapers across 14 states. The flyers decry GateHouse Media’s aggressive program of layoffs and cost-cutting as the company prepares for a potential merger with the Gannett Corp….
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NewsGuild-CWA: GateHouse-Gannett Deal Threatens Journalism
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Nov. 8, 2019 Washington, D.C. – The merger of GateHouse Media and Gannett poses a threat to journalism, an analysis by The NewsGuild-CWA shows. “This merger will…
The GateHouse-Gannett Merger: Bad News
Statement by NewsGuild-CWA FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Nov. 14, 2019 Washington, D.C. – “The vote by shareholders approving the merger of GateHouse Media and Gannett is bad news. “The deal is…
Watchdogs on furlough: A thwarted secret deal, an intensely local story
…more than half, through layoffs and attrition, since GateHouse Media purchased the paper just three years ago. GateHouse later merged with the current owner, Gannett, which has recently completed a…
Journalists of Record-Courier win union
…Journal, Canton Repository and Massillon Independent, among others. Local One started working with employees at the Record Courier more than three years after GateHouse purchased the newspaper. The campaign intensified…
Guild calls on Gannett shareholders to vote against CEO Mike Reed at annual meeting
…employee 401(k) plans. Under Reed’s watch, the company’s finances have been grossly mismanaged. Since the merger of GateHouse Media and Gannett Media in November 2019, the letter notes, Gannett’s share…
Gannett journalists to strike during annual shareholders meeting
…meeting. Under Reed’s stewardship of the company following the merger of GateHouse Media and Gannett Media in November 2019, newsrooms have been hollowed out, local news coverage has dwindled, and…
Seeking a voice in the workplace, journalists of South Bend Tribune announce union campaign
…The Tribune was acquired by GateHouse Media, one of the largest media companies in the country. Then, in November 2019, GateHouse merged with USA Today Network owner Gannett. Under Gannett,…
Newsletter: Packing bargaining to deliver a message
…campaign. More than 15,000 people have signed. If you haven’t already signed, it’s not too late! Consolidation is killing local news. It was Gannett & GateHouse in 2019, Alden Global Capital and…
Newsletter: Unions and…Fortnite?
…management’s decision to cut hundreds of jobs. Last year, Vice was acquired by Fortress Investment Group after declaring bankruptcy. Fortress is the same private equity group that controlled Gatehouse before it…