April 20, 2018 – Are you a journalist whose electronic devices were searched at the US border? Were you stopped for extra screening?
If so, we want to hear from you. Continue reading “Problems at the Border?”
Puerto Rico Local Wins Important Legal Victory in Bankruptcy Case
April 17, 2018 – The Puerto Rico local (UPAGRA) of The NewsGuild-CWA recently won an important legal victory with implications for locals dealing with the fallout of bankruptcies. As a result of the ruling, the workers retained their right to union representation. Continue reading “Puerto Rico Local Wins Important Legal Victory in Bankruptcy Case”
Editorial Staff of The New Republic Signs on to Union Effort
April 16, 2018 – An overwhelming majority of editorial employees of The New Republic has signed on to a union organizing effort and has asked management to recognize the NewsGuild of New York, NewsGuild-CWA Local 31003, as their local union, organizers have announced.
The 12-person staff of the 104-year old magazine is joining a growing movement of journalists seeking union representation. Last week employees at the Chicago Tribune announced a union organizing campaign and since January journalists at the L.A. Times, the Missoula Independent, the Casper Star-Tribune and Mic have mounted successful campaigns. Continue reading “Editorial Staff of The New Republic Signs on to Union Effort”
Journalists at L.A. Times Outraged by Lower Pay for Women, People of Color
April 13, 2018 – Employees of the Los Angeles Times reacted with outrage but not surprise to a study by the L.A. Times Guild that reveals that the Times pays women and journalists of color thousands of dollars less per year than their white, male counterparts. Continue reading “Journalists at L.A. Times Outraged by Lower Pay for Women, People of Color”
It’s in the Data: L.A. Times Guild Finds Women and People of Color Are Underpaid
April 13, 2018 – Tronc, the current owner of the Los Angeles Times, has paid women and journalists of color thousands of dollars less per year than their counterparts, suggesting systemic salary gaps by race and gender, according to an analysis of data by the L.A. Times Guild.
Continue reading “It’s in the Data: L.A. Times Guild Finds Women and People of Color Are Underpaid”
Alden, Digital First Workers Get Another Boost
April 12, 2018 – Workers at papers owned by Digital First Media have gotten another boost in their fight against the hedge fund that is decimating their ranks and devastating local journalism. Continue reading “Alden, Digital First Workers Get Another Boost”
Journalists of the Chicago Tribune: It’s time to form a union.
(Updated with press clips April 12) April 11, 2018 – The journalists of the Chicago Tribune are forming a union – a unit of The NewsGuild-CWA. Continue reading “Journalists of the Chicago Tribune: It’s time to form a union.”
Defiance at Denver Post Thrusts Hedge Fund’s Disastrous Effect on Local News into Headlines
Updated April 16, 2018 to include more press clips.
April 9, 2018 – An act of defiance by the editorial board of the Denver Post has thrust a powerful hedge fund’s destruction of local news coverage to the front pages of publications across the country. Continue reading “Defiance at Denver Post Thrusts Hedge Fund’s Disastrous Effect on Local News into Headlines”
Missoula Indy Workers Vote Unanimously for Union
April 6, 2018 – Workers at the Missoula Independent voted unanimously in favor of joining The NewsGuild-CWA on April 6. They will be represented by Pacific Northwest NewsGuild local. Continue reading “Missoula Indy Workers Vote Unanimously for Union”
Alden Global Capital ’Disappears’ Denver Post Newsroom
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March 28, 2018 – Since this photo was taken in May 2013, The Denver Post newsroom staff has been cut by more than half as Alden Global Capital, the hedge fund that owns the paper, rakes in massive profits. And more layoffs are on the way. Continue reading “Alden Global Capital ’Disappears’ Denver Post Newsroom”