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L.A. Times Workers Vote for Union

For Immediate Release

Contact: Bernie Lunzer
202-258-3231
Sally Davidow
202-368-3324
sdavidow@cwa-union.org

Jan. 19, 2018 – The results are in: Newsroom employees at the Los Angeles Times voted 248-44 to join The NewsGuild-CWA, ending 136 years of unfettered rule by management. Those voting in favor of the union captured 85 percent of the vote.

Reporters, copy editors, graphic artists and photographers who organized the union drive were elated. Continue reading “L.A. Times Workers Vote for Union”

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.

Continue reading “With Union Vote set for Jan. 4, Anticipation Builds at L.A. Times; Messages of Support Pouring In”

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’”

LA Times Vote on Forming Union Set for Jan. 4

Dec. 15, 2017 – Newsroom and commercial employees at the L.A. Times are scheduled to vote Jan. 4 on whether to unionize with The NewsGuild-CWA. Continue reading “LA Times Vote on Forming Union Set for Jan. 4”

Lambda Legal Employees Organize to Form Union

Dec. 14, 2017 – Staff members of Lambda Legal, the nation’s oldest and largest legal organization that works to protect the civil rights of LGBTQ people and people living with HIV, announced on Dec. 7 that they plan to unionize with The NewsGuild-CWA. They will join the Washington-Baltimore Local. Continue reading “Lambda Legal Employees Organize to Form Union”

L.A. Times Employees File for Union Election

Dec. 4, 2017 – Employees of the L.A. Times filed for an election with the National Labor Relations Board to unionize their newsroom on Dec. 4, declaring, “It’s a big day here!” Continue reading “L.A. Times Employees File for Union Election”

‘Fight for $15’ Workers Join Guild

Nov. 30, 2017 – Fifty-two staffers of the National Fast Food Workers’ Union (NFFWU) have joined The NewsGuild-CWA. They were organized by the United Media Guild local, which will represent them.

Continue reading “‘Fight for $15’ Workers Join Guild”

DNAinfo, Gothamist Workers Reach ‘Shutdown Agreement’

Nov. 13, 2017 – Journalists of DNAinfo and Gothamist negotiated a “shutdown agreement” with management on Nov. 13, following the despicable decision by billionaire owner Joe Ricketts to close the publications one week after workers voted to unionize. Continue reading “DNAinfo, Gothamist Workers Reach ‘Shutdown Agreement’”

NewsGuild Condemns Closure of Gothamist and DNAInfo

Nov. 3, 2017 – Statement by NewsGuild-CWA President Bernie Lunzer on the Closure of Gothamist and DNAInfo:

Word that billionaire owner Joe Ricketts closed news sites Gothamist and DNAInfo one week after workers voted to unionize is alarming and outrageous. Unions add quality and sustainability, which also translates into profitability. Retaliating against employees seeking a voice at work is wrong and illegal. We stand with all workers who form and join unions to improve their lives, their work and their organizations.