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Guild Journalists, Pittsburgh Community, Local Labor Come Together to Launch PAPER

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Contacts: Jacob Klinger, 412.352.0784, Newspaper Guild of Pittsburgh, pghguild@gmail.com | Moira Bulloch, CWA Communications MBulloch@cwa-union.org, 202-434-1168

Pittsburgh Alliance for People-Empowered Reporting Reveals Vision for Alternative to Block-owned Post-Gazette as May 3 PG Closure Looms

PITTSBURGH — A mere three weeks after the Post-Gazette announced its impending closure, members of the Newspaper Guild of Pittsburgh, community organizers, neighbors, and labor leaders unveiled their initiative to research and pursue a daily news alternative to the Block-owned Post-Gazette.

Journalist organizations outraged at arrests of Don Lemon, Georgia Fort: ‘The First Amendment is not Optional.’

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MEDIA CONTACT: press@nabj.org

The National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) is outraged and deeply alarmed by the arrests of journalists Don Lemon and Georgia Fort by federal agents, and by the government’s escalating effort and actions to criminalize and threaten press freedom under the guise of law enforcement.

Newsletter: What’s next for the Post-Gazette?

We’ve got a lot of news to share from across your union from the last few weeks, so let’s dive right in!

Last week more than 460 workers joined our union from the Environmental Defense Fund, voting 81% yes to unionize with the Washington-Baltimore News Guild. Workers at the nearly 60-year-old nonprofit support solutions to cut harmful pollution, stabilize the climate and support public health.

Detroit Guild calls on USA Today Co. to protect Detroit News jobs, contract

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Contact:
Stevie Blanchard, Administrative Officer | stevie@detroitguild22.org | 928-380-0286
Dylan Manshack, Comms | dmanshack@cwa-union.org | 202-445-4033

DETROIT — Media News Group announced on Monday it is selling The Detroit News to USA Today Co., the largest newspaper owner in the U.S. and owner of the Detroit Free Press.

Staff at the Alliance for Youth Action ratify first contract with unanimous support

Unionized staff at the Alliance for Youth Action have proudly ratified a first contract with 100% of members voting yes.

Post Guild calls for an owner who supports its mission, opposes more layoffs under Jeff Bezos

The following statement was released by The Post Guild on January 27, 2026:

The Post Guild vehemently opposes any more cuts to the staff of The Washington Post.

Warehouse Workers for Justice staffers ratify first contract

Unionized nonprofit staff at Warehouse Workers for Justice have ratified a first contract, securing a 6% raise upon ratification.

Workers at Environmental Defense Fund win union election, forming the largest green nonprofit union in the U.S.

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Media Contacts: Kathleen Floyd, WBNG Communications, kfloyd@wbng.org
Jack Alber, together4edf@gmail.com

WASHINGTON — Today, workers at the Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) voted to unionize, with 81% of participants voting in favor of the union, EDF Together. This win follows over a year of staff organizing with the mission of championing the rights, well-being, and collective voice of workers at EDF.

Philadelphia NewsGuild statement on ICE kidnapping of Minnesota Guild member

The following statement was made by the Philadelphia NewsGuild on the kidnapping of a Guild member by ICE:

Last week, ICE detained our Union sibling in Minneapolis. As proud members of the Philadelphia NewsGuild, we condemn the latest heinous act of violence in a long line of attacks from the Federal government. Agents kidnapped and transferred a fellow TNG-CWA member of Local 37002 to El Paso as part of Operation Metro Surge.

Labor Board files for contempt charges on Pittsburgh Post-Gazette after company defies court order and closes newspaper

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

The company’s actions have now endangered local managers, attorneys, and executives who choose to enforce the company’s illegal practices.