May 24, 2018 – Mexican journalist Emilio Gutiérrez has won a new hearing on his request for asylum in the U.S., press freedom organizations have reported. The U.S. Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) ordered the new hearing, saying a judge must to consider additional evidence supporting the request. The Department of Homeland Security opposed Gutiérrez’s appeal. Continue reading “Emilio Gutierrez Wins New Hearing on Request for Asylum”
May 23, 2018 – Gannett and the Indianapolis Star are holding journalists’ pay raises hostage in an effort to coerce them into signing a contract “that sticks our members with a terrible deal and higher health cases costs,” the Indianapolis NewsGuild is charging. Continue reading “Indy Guild: Gannett, IndyStar Are Holding Pay Raises Hostage”
May 22, 2018 – CWA Canada is stepping up its efforts to protect press freedom in response to a spate of government intrusions on news organizations.
The union is part of a coalition challenging a “production order” issued by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) and upheld by the Ontario Court of Appeal that requires VICE reporter Ben Makuch to hand over all communication between him and an alleged terrorist. The coalition, which has been granted “intervenor status” in the case, includes Reporters Without Borders (RSF), Index on Censorship and the Committee to Protect Journalists. Continue reading “CWA Canada Steps Up Fight for Press Freedom”
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CARBONDALE, Illinois — Newsroom employees of The Southern Illinoisan voted unanimously Thursday to form a union.
The 12-0 vote means the staff of 12 eligible employees will be represented by the United Media Guild, an affiliate of the NewsGuild-CWA, as the staff bargains for its first labor contract with the newspaper’s owner, Lee Enterprises. Continue reading “Southern Illinoisan Newsroom Staff Votes Unanimously to Join NewsGuild”
May 15, 2018 – Organizing staff at New Jersey Communities United, a grassroots organization that builds power for working-class communities and communities of color, have joined The NewsGuild-CWA as members of the Washington-Baltimore Local. Continue reading “New Jersey Communities United Organizing Staff Joins NewsGuild-CWA”
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 14, 2018
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Kyle Turley
Newark, New Jersey, May 14 – Organizing staff at New Jersey Communities United, a grassroots organization that builds power for working-class communities and communities of color, have asked management of the organization to voluntarily recognize their union, The NewsGuild-CWA. They will become members of the Washington-Baltimore Local. Continue reading “New Jersey Communities United Organizing Staff Petition to Join NewsGuild-CWA”
Updated May 17 to include additional newsclips of protest.
May 9, 2018 – The journalists of the Denver Post and other newspapers owned by Alden Global Capital have had enough. They’re in open rebellion against the “vulture capitalist” hedge fund – and the uprising shows no sign of abating.
On May 8, reporters, photographers and other newsroom personnel from Denver, St. Paul, the Bay Area, suburban Philadelphia, and Kingston, NY, converged on the sidewalks outside its New York City headquarters, where they picketed, chanted and gave speeches on bullhorns. They demanded that Alden invest in the papers it owns or sell them to someone who will. Continue reading “Rebellion Builds at Alden-Owned Newspapers”
May 8, 2018 – Below is the statement issued by NewsGuild-CWA President Bernie Lunzer on May 8, 2018, the day of protests against Alden Global Capital, the hedge fund that is decimating the close to 100 newspapers it owns.
“The journalists of papers owned by Alden Global Capital are on the frontlines of the fight for the heart and soul of the news business. From reporters, to photographers, page designers, editors and editorial page editors, Alden’s unmitigated greed has forced them into that role. Continue reading “Statement by Bernie Lunzer on May 8, 2018, Alden Protests”
May 7, 2018 – An overwhelming majority of the 63 unionized workers in the Honolulu Star-Advertiser newsroom voted on April 25 to ratify a five-year contract with owner Oahu Publications Inc, the Pacific Media Workers Guild reported on May 4. The PMWG is The NewsGuild-CWA local that represents the employees. Continue reading “Honolulu Star-Advertiser Workers Ratify Contract”
