NewsGuild wins spot on McClatchy bankruptcy Creditors Committee

Feb. 28, 2020 – The NewsGuild-CWA has won a spot on the McClatchy Creditors Committee, which represents the interests of employees and other groups in bankruptcy court proceedings and in negotiations with the company. TNG-CWA Executive Vice President Marian Needham will serve as the Guild representative. Continue reading “NewsGuild wins spot on McClatchy bankruptcy Creditors Committee”

McClatchy bankruptcy is another warning: We have to save local news!

Feb. 13, 2020 – McClatchy, a large chain owner of many local newspapers, announced today it was filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protections to shed a large pension obligations and help it pursue a “digital transformation.” Continue reading “McClatchy bankruptcy is another warning: We have to save local news!”