By Martha Waggoner, NewsGuild International Chairperson
Journalism Is Not a Crime: Release Myanmar Reporters
Jan. 12, 2018 – The NewsGuild-CWA is adding its voice to the growing calls to release two Reuters journalists who were detained in Myanmar under an outdated and unjust law simply for doing their jobs. Continue reading “Journalism Is Not a Crime: Release Myanmar Reporters”
Ballot Counting Set for Jan. 19 in L.A. Times Union Vote
Jan. 5, 2018 – After 136 years in business, the Los Angeles Times saw its first union election on Jan. 4, with more than 200 employees voting. Ballots will be counted on Jan. 19, after approximately 45 employees who work offsite are given the opportunity to vote by mail. Continue reading “Ballot Counting Set for Jan. 19 in L.A. Times Union Vote”
With Union Vote set for Jan. 4, Anticipation Builds at L.A. Times; Messages of Support Pouring In
Jan. 2, 2018 – With a crucial union vote set for Thursday, Jan. 4, anticipation is building among newsroom employees at the L.A. Times. The vote will determine whether workers at the prestigious news organization form a local of The NewsGuild-CWA.
Bureau of Immigration Appeals Will Reconsider Request for Asylum of Mexican Journalist
Dec. 29, 2017 – The U.S. Board of Immigration Appeals has agreed to reconsider the asylum petition of Emilio Gutierrez, a Mexican journalist who faces near-certain death if he is forced to return to Mexico. The decision follows a campaign by more than 20 press freedom organizations, including The NewsGuild-CWA, supporting his request for asylum. Continue reading “Bureau of Immigration Appeals Will Reconsider Request for Asylum of Mexican Journalist”
Lambda Legal Employees: ‘We Did It’
Dec. 29, 2017 – Employees at Lambda Legal voted 42-8 on Dec. 29 in favor of forming a union at the nation’s oldest and largest legal organization that fights for the civil rights of LGBTQ people and people living with HIV. Eligible staff in all six regional offices, including lawyers, fundraisers, communication and administrative and support staff will be members of The NewsGuild-CWA as part of the Washington-Baltimore News Guild Local. Continue reading “Lambda Legal Employees: ‘We Did It’”
Photojournalist, Five Others Found Not Guilty in Inauguration Day Protest
Dec. 22, 2017 – Photojournalist Alexei Wood and five other defendants who were arrested at an Inauguration Day protest in Washington, DC, were found not guilty of all charges on Dec. 21. Continue reading “Photojournalist, Five Others Found Not Guilty in Inauguration Day Protest”
Chicago Community Newspaper Staff Seeks Support in Unexpected Places
Dec. 19, 2017 – NewsGuild members at three suburban Chicago community newspapers ramped up their fight for a good contract on Nov. 30 by seeking support in unexpected places. Continue reading “Chicago Community Newspaper Staff Seeks Support in Unexpected Places”
Guild Reaches First-of-its-Kind Agreement with GateHouse
Updated Dec. 21, 2017 to reflect that 2018 benefits and premiums will remain at current levels, whether employees’ premiums are currently based on 2017 levels or 2016 levels.
Dec. 14, 2017 – In a first-of-its-kind agreement, The NewsGuild-CWA reached a “global settlement” with GateHouse Media on Dec. 12 that improves wages and protects health benefits at 16 GateHouse-owned newspapers. Continue reading “Guild Reaches First-of-its-Kind Agreement with GateHouse”
Reuters Workers Overwhelmingly Ratify Contract
Dec. 15, 2017 – NewsGuild members at Thomson Reuters voted overwhelmingly to ratify a new contract on Dec. 14, with 241 casting ballots in favor of the agreement and 9 voting against. Continue reading “Reuters Workers Overwhelmingly Ratify Contract”