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Pittsburgh Post-Gazette owners couldn’t bust the union, so they shut down the paper

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 7, 2026

Media Contact: Moira Bulloch (mbulloch@cwa-union.org), CWA Communications, 202-434-1168

PG to Shut Down 240-Year-Old Paper After SCOTUS Slaps Down Company’s Bid to Evade Court Order

PITTSBURGH — After years of wasting millions of dollars losing court battles in attempts to deny their workers’ basic rights, the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (PG) announced on Wednesday afternoon that it would be closing on May 3.

Earlier in the day, the U.S. Supreme Court denied the company’s request to stay a U.S. 3rd Circuit Court order requiring the PG to reinstate a contractual health care plan it had previously agreed to prior to illegally tearing it up in 2020.

Workers at Chemical & Engineering News announce union campaign

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Jan. 5, 2026

Media Contacts:

C&EN Guild – cenewsguild@gmail.com

Kathleen Floyd, WBNG Communications — kfloyd@wbng.org, (202) 734-7830

WASHINGTON – The workers of Chemical & Engineering News, the independent magazine of the American Chemical Society, have announced the formation of the Chemical & Engineering News Guild. The majority of Chemical & Engineering News’ union-eligible staffers have signed cards indicating their desire to form a collective bargaining unit and become part of the Washington Baltimore News Guild, The NewsGuild-CWA. The guild is seeking voluntary recognition from the American Chemical Society, CE&N’s parent employer.

Sun Sentinel journalists ratify historic first contract

The journalists of the SunSentinel Guild voted unanimously to ratify their historic contract with the South Florida Sun Sentinel and parent company, Alden Global Capital, offering improved pay and job protections.

Journalism organizations and media unions sponsor town hall on rising authoritarianism

WASHINGTON—Several journalism organizations and media unions announced a town hall about the rise of authoritarianism and the need to defend a free press set for 7 p.m. ET Tuesday, January 6, 2026.

Guild joins other unions and media justice groups in petition urging FCC to reject Nexstar’s takeover of TEGNA

WASHINGTON — On Wednesday, The NewsGuild-CWA joined other labor unions and a coalition of media justice groups in a petition to the Federal Communications Commission to deny the merger of Nexstar Media Inc. with TEGNA Inc.

The filed petition is available here (PDF).

The petition to deny the transfer of broadcast licenses from TEGNA to Nexstar was filed by Free Press, the National Association of Broadcast Employees and Technicians—Communications Workers of America (NABET-CWA), The NewsGuild—Communications Workers of America (TNG-CWA), the United Church of Christ Media Justice Ministry and Public Knowledge. In their filing the petitioners state that the merger would result in an illegal broadcast conglomerate, exceeding the 39-percent audience-reach “National Cap” set by Congress.

Unionized workers at Noisy Creek, Inc secure first contract and win Labor Harmony Agreement

Unionized workers at Noisy Creek, Inc which represents The Stranger in Seattle, The Portland Mercury, EverOut and Bold Type Tickets have ratified a 3 year agreement with 3% and 2.5% yearly raises, step raises based on your years of service, and great language on the use of Artificial Intelligence.

Unionized workers at Cobalt, Colorado’s largest abortion fund, ratify first contract

Unionized workers at Cobalt, Colorado’s largest abortion fund, have ratified their first-ever contract. It includes expanded benefits, legal protection in the face of national political uncertainty, and post-ratification wage increases that range from 6-12%.

Salt Lake Tribune journalists win first-ever union contract

Unionized journalists at The Salt Lake Tribune recently ratified their first-ever contract. 93% of bargaining unit members voted to ratify in a unanimous affirmation of their new working conditions and benefits.

RELEASE: Ohio’s greatest home newsroom is unionizing

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Dec. 10, 2025

Media Contact: Bob Vitale, C: 614-805-6114, dispatchnewsguild@gmail.com

Columbus, Ohio — Newsroom employees at The Columbus Dispatch and Newark Advocate today announced they are forming the Dispatch News Guild to address fair pay and preserve local journalism jobs.

Los Angeles Times journalists approve new contract by 87% after three years

Unionized journalists at the Los Angeles Times voted 156 to 23 on Tuesday to ratify a three-year contract deal with Media Guild of the West (The NewsGuild-CWA 39213) — a hard-fought resolution to more than three years of contentious negotiations with Times management.