Staff at Miami Herald, El Nuevo Herald form union
Editorial staff at the Miami Herald, El Nuevo Herald, and Miami.com have unionized after by a better than 2-to-1 margin in an organizing vote. Read the story on NewsGuild’s website here.
NBC News Digital’s editorial staff approves unionization
NBC News Digital’s editorial workers have formed a union to be represented by the NewsGuild of New York after about three-quarters of the staff approved the organizing effort. Read the NewsGuild of New York’s release here.
KNOW YOUR RIGHTS #1: HEALTH AND SAFETY
Did you know that you can request that the company bring in an ergonomics specialist, which includes its workers’ compensation insurance carrier, to evaluate your workstation to avoid or address repetitive strain injuries? You can also file a grievance if the … Read More
NMG Scholarship Winners Announced
Each year, the News Media Guild awards three college scholarships by lottery to members in good standing. The participation rate is always high, and this year was no exception. Here’s a look at this year’s winners: The $2,000 award winners … Read More
Guild, EFE agree to four-year deal
Washington nearly two years of negotiations, the News Media Guild and EFE News Service reached tentative agreement Tuesday on a new four-year labor agreement calling for a two percent retroactive general wage increase, a revised wage grid, protections for employees … Read More