Category: News

CWA Canada Steps Up Fight for Press Freedom

May 22, 2018 – CWA Canada is stepping up its efforts to protect press freedom in response to a spate of government intrusions on news organizations.

The union is part of a coalition challenging a “production order” issued by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) and upheld by the Ontario Court of Appeal that requires VICE reporter Ben Makuch to hand over all communication between him and an alleged terrorist. The coalition, which has been granted “intervenor status” in the case, includes Reporters Without Borders (RSF), Index on Censorship and the Committee to Protect Journalists. Continue reading “CWA Canada Steps Up Fight for Press Freedom”

Southern Illinoisan Newsroom Staff Votes Unanimously to Join NewsGuild

For Immediate Release: May 17, 2018

Contact: Dean Olsen, (217) 836-1068
or sinewsguild@gmail.com

Newsroom Staff at Lee Enterprises’ Southern Illinoisan
Votes Unanimously to Unionize, Join NewsGuild-CWA

 

CARBONDALE, Illinois — Newsroom employees of The Southern Illinoisan voted unanimously Thursday to form a union.

The 12-0 vote means the staff of 12 eligible employees will be represented by the United Media Guild, an affiliate of the NewsGuild-CWA, as the staff bargains for its first labor contract with the newspaper’s owner, Lee Enterprises. Continue reading “Southern Illinoisan Newsroom Staff Votes Unanimously to Join NewsGuild”

New Jersey Communities United Organizing Staff Joins NewsGuild-CWA

May 15, 2018 – Organizing staff at New Jersey Communities United, a grassroots organization that builds power for working-class communities and communities of color, have joined The NewsGuild-CWA as members of the Washington-Baltimore Local. Continue reading “New Jersey Communities United Organizing Staff Joins NewsGuild-CWA”

New Jersey Communities United Organizing Staff Petition to Join NewsGuild-CWA

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 14, 2018

Contact:  Rebecca Mahabir
Kyle Turley

Newark, New Jersey, May 14 – Organizing staff at New Jersey Communities United, a grassroots organization that builds power for working-class communities and communities of color, have asked management of the organization to voluntarily recognize their union, The NewsGuild-CWA. They will become members of the Washington-Baltimore Local. Continue reading “New Jersey Communities United Organizing Staff Petition to Join NewsGuild-CWA”

Rebellion Builds at Alden-Owned Newspapers

Updated May 17 to include additional newsclips of protest.

May 9, 2018 – The journalists of the Denver Post and other newspapers owned by Alden Global Capital have had enough. They’re in open rebellion against the “vulture capitalist” hedge fund – and the uprising shows no sign of abating.

On May 8, reporters, photographers and other newsroom personnel from Denver, St. Paul, the Bay Area, suburban Philadelphia, and Kingston, NY, converged on the sidewalks outside its New York City headquarters, where they picketed, chanted and gave speeches on bullhorns. They demanded that Alden invest in the papers it owns or sell them to someone who will. Continue reading “Rebellion Builds at Alden-Owned Newspapers”

Statement by Bernie Lunzer on May 8, 2018, Alden Protests

May 8, 2018 – Below is the statement issued by NewsGuild-CWA President Bernie Lunzer on May 8, 2018, the day of protests against Alden Global Capital, the hedge fund that is decimating the close to 100 newspapers it owns.

“The journalists of papers owned by Alden Global Capital are on the frontlines of the fight for the heart and soul of the news business. From reporters, to photographers, page designers, editors and editorial page editors, Alden’s unmitigated greed has forced them into that role. Continue reading “Statement by Bernie Lunzer on May 8, 2018, Alden Protests”

Honolulu Star-Advertiser Workers Ratify Contract

May 7, 2018 – An overwhelming majority of the 63 unionized workers in the Honolulu Star-Advertiser newsroom voted on April 25 to ratify a five-year contract with owner Oahu Publications Inc, the Pacific Media Workers Guild reported on May 4. The PMWG is The NewsGuild-CWA local that represents the employees. Continue reading “Honolulu Star-Advertiser Workers Ratify Contract”

Journalists to Rally at ‘Vulture’ Fund’s NYC Headquarters to Protest News Chain Gutting

For Immediate Release: May 7, 2018

Contact: Bernie Lunzer, President,
The NewsGuild-CWA, 202-434-7175
Bill Ross, Executive Director,
The NewsGuild of Philadelphia 267-240-8540

WHAT:     Rally outside Alden Global Capital headquarters

WHEN:     Noon, Tuesday, May 8

WHERE:  The Lipstick Building, 885 Third Ave., New York, N.Y.

May 7, 2018 – Journalists and their supporters will rally outside the New York City headquarters of Alden Global Capital at noon on Tuesday, May 8, in front of the Lipstick Building, 885 Third Ave., to protest the hedge fund’s censorship and pillaging of hundreds of millions of dollars from Digital First Media newspapers, The NewsGuild-CWA announced. Continue reading “Journalists to Rally at ‘Vulture’ Fund’s NYC Headquarters to Protest News Chain Gutting”

Chicago Tribune Guild: We Did It

May 7, 2018 – In a stunning victory for workers, the publisher of the Chicago Tribune has agreed to voluntarily recognize the union.

“We did it. In response to the overwhelming strength of our newsrooms, Tronc agreed this weekend to voluntarily recognize the Chicago Tribune Guild,” union organizers wrote to their co-workers on Sunday, May 6.  Continue reading “Chicago Tribune Guild: We Did It”