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Centre Daily Times journalists of Central Pennsylvania win first contract in record time

Journalists at the Centre Daily Times (State College, Pa.) have ratified their first collective bargaining agreement with McClatchy in balloting that was tallied Tuesday.

The entire unionization process, from organizing to ratifying, took the community newspaper less than four full months after they organized in May. The agreement, won with support from The NewsGuild of Greater Philadelphia, covers eight workers and boasts significant gains in pay and AI protections over the length of the agreement.

Staff union supporting Starbucks workers wins strong first contracts

The unionized staff supporting the national organizing campaign of Starbucks workers recently ratified a new collective bargaining agreement with The NewsGuild of Greater Philadelphia. Union staff at Workers United first launched their union effort earlier this year.

Spotlight PA journalists ratify first contract

Journalists at the nonprofit newsroom Spotlight PA ratified their first collective bargaining agreement, winning solid minimums, a 3% annual increase each year, a $750 ratification bonus, a grievance and arbitration policy, protections like just cause, guaranteed retirement contributions and a lot more.

Organizing staff at United Academics of Philadelphia ratify first contract

About half a dozen organizers at the United Academics of Philadelphia (UAP), American Federation of Teachers Local 9608, ratified their first collective bargaining agreement in December after winning voluntary recognition in July 2023. The staff unionized with The NewsGuild of Greater Philadelphia.

Philly Guild ratifies three-year agreement with Restaurant Opportunities Center

Members of The NewsGuild of Philadelphia from across the country have overwhelmingly ratified a new three-year agreement with Restaurant Opportunities Centers United. Continue reading “Philly Guild ratifies three-year agreement with Restaurant Opportunities Center”