Journalists of The Columbian Vote 19 to 8 to Unionize

Oct. 31, 2019 – The extraordinary wave of union organizing hit the Pacific northwest Thursday, when journalists at The Columbian in Vancouver, WA, voted 19-8 to to become the newest members of The NewsGuild-CWA. They are the second new unit to organize in the region this year, following Crosscut’s unanimous vote in July. Continue reading “Journalists of The Columbian Vote 19 to 8 to Unionize”

Journalists of the Daily Progress vote 12 to 1 to form Blue Ridge Guild

Oct. 30, 2019 – The journalists of the Daily Progress in Charlottesville, VA, voted 12 to 1 to form the Blue Ridge Guild on Wednesday.

The vote via secret ballot came two weeks after The Daily Progress staffers announced their intention to form a union, which will allow employees to collectively bargain with BH Media Group, the publication’s owner since 2012. Continue reading “Journalists of the Daily Progress vote 12 to 1 to form Blue Ridge Guild”

Despite management’s vicious anti-union campaign, journalists of Arizona Republic win overwhelming victory

Oct. 11, 2019 – In a historic vote, newsroom employees at The Arizona Republic voted 64 to 30 to unionize as part of the NewsGuild-CWA on Oct. 10.

The workers’ win follows one of the most aggressive anti-union campaigns in the industry in recent memory and prompted joyous celebration. Continue reading “Despite management’s vicious anti-union campaign, journalists of Arizona Republic win overwhelming victory”

Arizona Republic Newsroom Votes to Unionize

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Oct. 10, 2019

Contact: Arizona Republic Guild
azrepublicguild@gmail.com

PHOENIX — Today, the journalists of The Arizona Republic voted to unionize with the NewsGuild-CWA. The vote was 64 to 30 out of a bargaining unit of 101 people.

 After one of the most aggressive anti-union campaigns in recent memory in the media industry, an overwhelming majority of the newsroom chose to unite to protect benefits, improve working conditions and win a seat at the table. A looming merger between Republic parent company Gannett and GateHouse Media aims to cut $300 million or more. Continue reading “Arizona Republic Newsroom Votes to Unionize”

John Hill: ‘Without our union, we’d still be working under those draconian conditions‘

 

Oct. 8, 2019 – The post below was written by John Hill and sent to the Arizona Republic Guild.

My name is John Hill. I’m a recently retired reporter of 39 years and former president of the Providence (R.I.) Newspaper Guild, a local that includes three GateHouse papers. During my time in Providence, the Journal was sold twice. I can’t emphasize how important it was that we had a guild to protect us from the newly arrived corporate “geniuses.” Continue reading “John Hill: ‘Without our union, we’d still be working under those draconian conditions‘”

Journalists of Miami Herald, El Nuevo Herald Launch Union Campaign

Oct. 2, 2019 – The journalists of the Miami Herald, el Nuevo Herald and Miami.com took a major step Wednesday toward forming a union. Organizers say they are seeking “to preserve the award-winning journalism produced at one of Florida’s most respected newsrooms.” Continue reading “Journalists of Miami Herald, El Nuevo Herald Launch Union Campaign”

Journalists at The Columbian announce union organizing campaign

Sept. 30, 2019 – Journalists at The Columbian newspaper have announced plans to unionize as The Columbian Guild.

An overwhelming majority of reporters, photographers, copy editors, designers and editorial assistants have signed cards indicating their support for the effort. The Columbian Guild will join the Pacific Northwest Newspaper Guild – Local 37082 of The NewsGuild, a sector of the Communications Workers of America. Continue reading “Journalists at The Columbian announce union organizing campaign”

Journalists at The Columbian announce union organizing campaign

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Monday, Sept. 30

Contact: Nathan Howard
Columbian staff photographer
thecolumbianguild@gmail.com
(425) 802-3560

Brad Sherman
Pacific Northwest Newspaper Guild
guild37082@gmail.com
(808) 276-1878

Journalists at The Columbian
announce union organizing campaign

VANCOUVER, Wash. – Journalists at The Columbian newspaper on Monday announced plans to unionize together as The Columbian Guild. Continue reading “Journalists at The Columbian announce union organizing campaign”