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Roanoke Times journalists mark Lee Enterprises takeover of BH Media with an announcement: We’re forming a union!

March 17, 2020 – Journalists at The Roanoke Times marked Lee Enterprises’ takeover of Warren Buffett’s BH Media Group on Monday with an announcement on Tuesday: They’re forming the Timesland News Guild, becoming the first to organize since the purchase was announced in January. Continue reading “Roanoke Times journalists mark Lee Enterprises takeover of BH Media with an announcement: We’re forming a union!”

Indivisible Union wins voluntary recognition

March 16, 2020 – Members of the Indivisible Union won voluntary union on March 13 following a “card check,” where 46 of 48 employees indicated support forming the union. They will become members of the Washington-Baltimore Local 32035 of The NewsGuild-CWA. The cards were certified by Arbitrator Herb Fishgold. Continue reading “Indivisible Union wins voluntary recognition”

NewsGuild urges establishment of coronavirus protocols

March 10, 2020 – The NewsGuild-CWA is urging locals and staff to ensure that employers have established protocols to protect workers and prevent the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19) on the job.

“Our first priority is that employees we represent are safe to do their jobs and will not be penalized for getting sick,” said Jon Schleuss, NewsGuild president. “Employers must create an environment that encourages open communication, where employees can ask questions and make decisions to prioritize their health and safety.”   Continue reading “NewsGuild urges establishment of coronavirus protocols”

NewsGuild calls on news organizations to commit to fair union elections

For Immediate Release
March 9, 2020

Contact:
Sally Davidow at sdavidow@cwa-union.org

The NewsGuild, a sector of the Communications Workers of America (CWA), is calling on the country’s major corporate newspaper chains to commit to a set of ground rules that will ensure free and fair union elections for their employees. Continue reading “NewsGuild calls on news organizations to commit to fair union elections”

For the future of their newsroom, staff of Delaware Online, News Journal move to unionize

March 4, 2020 – The staff of Delaware Online and Delaware News Journal said Monday they are forming a unit of the NewsGuild-CWA to preserve the quality of their coverage and to fight for the future of their newsroom. Continue reading “For the future of their newsroom, staff of Delaware Online, News Journal move to unionize”

Journalists of Idaho Statesman announce union campaign, first McClatchy publication since bankruptcy

March 4, 2020 – The journalists of the Idaho Statesman announced plans to form a unit of the NewsGuild-CWA on March 2, becoming the first employees of a McClatchy-owned publication to seek union rights since the company filed for bankruptcy. Continue reading “Journalists of Idaho Statesman announce union campaign, first McClatchy publication since bankruptcy”

NewsGuild wins spot on McClatchy bankruptcy Creditors Committee

Feb. 28, 2020 – The NewsGuild-CWA has won a spot on the McClatchy Creditors Committee, which represents the interests of employees and other groups in bankruptcy court proceedings and in negotiations with the company. TNG-CWA Executive Vice President Marian Needham will serve as the Guild representative. Continue reading “NewsGuild wins spot on McClatchy bankruptcy Creditors Committee”

Orlando Sentinel journalists join Florida surge, announce union organizing campaign

Feb. 28, 2020 – Inspired by recent union victories in newsrooms across the country, the journalists at the Orlando Sentinel announced Tuesday they too are forming a union, the Sentinel Guild, part of The NewsGuild-CWA.

Union organizers at the Sentinel are part of surge in union organizing among journalists, especially in Florida: The staff at the Miami Herald and el Nuevo Herald voted overwhelmingly in favor of union in November 2019 and in the space of a week employees at the Palm Beach Post and Palm Beach Daily News announced they are forming the Palm Beach News Guild, and employees of the Naples Daily News, News-Press, Banner and Marco Eagle said they are forming the Southwest Florida News Guild. Continue reading “Orlando Sentinel journalists join Florida surge, announce union organizing campaign”