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. Continue reading “L.A. Times Workers Vote Overwhelmingly for Union”
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”
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.
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’”
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”
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”
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”
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.
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.
Oct. 4, 2017 – After 135 years, journalists at the Los Angeles Times are forming a union. Continue reading “LA Times Employees Announce Unionizing Effort with The NewsGuild-CWA”
