The Washington Post on Wednesday announced a devastating number of layoffs to journalists and other workers, decimating one of the most important newsrooms in the country. Management is targeting more than 300 workers in their layoffs, including illegally attempting to lay off tech workers who are in the process of bargaining a first contract.
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The following statement was released by The Post Guild on January 27, 2026:
The Post Guild vehemently opposes any more cuts to the staff of The Washington Post.
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On Wednesday FBI agents searched a Washington Post reporter’s home and seized several of her devices during an investigation into a government contractor accused of illegally retaining classified government materials, according to the Washington Post.
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Radio Free Asia may soon be getting its Congressionally-mandated funding [again]. Late Wednesday the full bench of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit lifted a stay that had blocked a preliminary injunction ordering the U.S. Agency for Global Media to distribute Congressionally mandated funds to grantees including Radio Free Asia, Radio Free Europe and others. We’ve got about 100 members at Radio Free Asia and the vast majority were furloughed in March after President Trump signed an executive order essentially shuttering the agency and several newsrooms.
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We’ve had a packed couple of weeks!
On Friday U.S. District Court Judge Royce C. Lamberth extended the temporary restraining order in our lawsuit against the U.S. Agency for Global Media, Kari Lake and Victor Morales. Last month the Trump administration attempted to shutter the agency, which makes sure news is broadcast into countries controlled by repressive regimes. Voice of America, Radio Free Asia, Radio Free Europe and other newsrooms were immediately impacted. But Congress funds these news organizations and they re-upped that support last month in the latest continuing resolution to fund the U.S. government.
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I just got back from a rally in front of the Washington Post because…
The Post’s tech workers just announced they’re unionizing! More than 300 workers across engineering, product design and data have formed the Washington Post Tech Guild are seeking voluntary recognition from the company. Represented by the Washington-Baltimore News Guild and supported by the CODE-CWA campaign, they’re organizing to win equity, transparency and a voice in their workplace.
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Today, a majority of over 300 technology workers at The Washington Post announced the formation of The Washington Post Tech Guild and are seeking voluntary recognition from the company. We are taking this step in order to build a more equitable, transparent, and sustainable future for all tech workers at The Post.
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Guild members at the Washington Post recently lined the hallway outside bargaining to stand with laid off colleagues. The company announced dozens of layoffs of our members on the business side, including members in Client Solutions and Public Relations. Those workers explained what they did for the Post while fighting for improvements to the severance package.
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Destructive wildfires in Southern California have destroyed the homes of at least three of our members. At least 30 Guild members have been directly impacted in evacuation zones along with 220 other CWA members. Members and leaders at the Media Guild of the West and CWA District 9 are working to launch efforts to help our members. Members impacted by natural disasters can get support through the CWA Members’ Relief Fund, our strike fund. Please contact your stewards or local officers if you need assistance.
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The U.S. Senate has a chance to pass the bi-partisan PRESS Act, a bill that would protect journalists and sources from government overreach. The legislation would create protections that already exist in almost every U.S. state. It would protect against future administrations intimidating whistleblowers and journalists and increase protections already provided in the First Amendment.
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