March 23, 2020 – Since the crisis began, The NewsGuild-CWA has been documenting and sharing employer responses with more than 200 of our local officers in the United States and Canada. Continue reading “What The NewsGuild is doing”
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!”
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”
Center for Public Integrity Union ratifies historic first contract
March 9, 2020 – The Center for Public Integrity Union voted unanimously on March 6 to ratify a historic first contract with management of CPI, one of the country’s oldest nonprofit newsrooms. Continue reading “Center for Public Integrity Union ratifies historic first contract”
Cheyenne News Guild wins unanimous vote to form union
March 9, 2020 – The journalists of the Wyoming Tribune Eagle voted unanimously to form the Cheyenne News Guild on March 6, saying they hoped their 10-0 union vote would resonate with other “small, scrappy newspapers across the country.” Continue reading “Cheyenne News Guild wins unanimous vote to form union”
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”