NewsGuild and CWA members recognized Labor Day across the continent — from DC to Buffalo, Toronto and Pittsburgh. Workers marched, rallied, picnicked and showed what solidarity and power look like.
In DC, Guild members and CWA staff marched together for Labor Day:
NewsGuild members and staff stand alongside CWA staffers, NABET, and AFA at the 2025 DC Labor Day Parade.Washington-Baltimore News Guild members proudly display Press Freedom signs at DC Labor Day.
In New York, the Guild reminded parade-goers that democracy depends on journalism:
NY Guild members stand tall at the 2025 NY Labor Day Parade.NY Daily News members join in on the festivities.
In Toronto, Canadian members march alongside other unions and community members during Labour Day:
Canadian Media Guild members march in Toronto Labour Day Parade.Canadian Media Guild members march in Toronto Labour Day Parade.
In Buffalo, the Buffalo Newspaper Guild showed out with a banner and a sea of red shirts:
The Guild marches in the Buffalo Central Labor Council and the WNY Area Labor Federation, AFL-CIO 2025 Labor Day Parade.
In Pittsburgh, members marked 1,049 days on strike against PG management who have been running the most lawless union-busting campaign in America:
PG Strikers showed out to remind the community that they’re still on strike.Members’ table at Labor Day festivities in Pittsburgh.
In Minnesota, the Minnesota News and Communications Guild hosted a community picnic:
Minnesota News and Communications Guild hosts community picnic for Labor Day.Community members enjoying the MN Guild Labor Day picnic.