Reposted by The NewsGuild-CWACurrent Affairs @currentaffairs.bsky.social · 02/10/2026Current Affairs has ratified a union contract! 🎉 Our new agreement includes strong anti-AI protections, unlimited sick days, paid parental leave, just-cause protections, a worker representative on the board, and more. Full details below 🧵 1366
Reposted by The NewsGuild-CWAThe Washington Post Tech Guild @wapotechguild.bsky.social · 30/09/2026We returned to the bargaining table today after a months-long break, eager to finally hear management's first proposal. We've presented 25 proposals without a single response. Today we got theirs, and it was worse than we expected. 🧵(1) 185
Reposted by The NewsGuild-CWAMarshall Project Guild @marshallprojectguild.org · 01/10/2026Starting today, our out-of-pocket health care costs are surging thanks to management, who shifted the burden of rising medical expenses onto us. At the table last week, we showed up to defend our healthcare — management is union-busting by refusing to bargain with us. 1148
The NewsGuild-CWA @newsguild.org · 01/10/2026GREAT NEWS! Gov. Newsom signed a bill into law that creates tax credits to support journalism jobs in CA. This comes after local guild leaders & @rebuildlocalnews.bsky.social pressed him to do so. The legislation is a model for every other state and the federal gov. newsguild.org/newsguild-ba...newsguild.orgNewsGuild-backed bill providing tax credits to California newsrooms becomes law | The NewsGuild - TNG-CWA 0106
Reposted by The NewsGuild-CWAIndiana Local News Guild @inlocalnewsguild.bsky.social · 30/09/2026We have some exciting news! We, the staff of @mirrorindy, @fpinews and FPI, are unionizing. We are taking this step with a supermajority of staff in support. Follow us to stay up to date. 15814
The NewsGuild-CWA @newsguild.org · 28/09/2026McClatchy laid off 90+ talented journalists and media workers this month. Workers are all in to continue producing high-quality journalism for their communities. Write a letter to McClatchy asking what their priorities are: actionnetwork.org/letters/ask-... 01214
Reposted by The NewsGuild-CWAIdaho News Guild @idahonewsguild.bsky.social · 25/09/2026SEND A LETTER HERE:actionnetwork.orgAsk McClatchy: We’re all in, are you?This month, the large news publisher McClatchy laid off more than 90 unionized journalists and media workers across 17 publications. Send a letter asking McClatchy to reverse the layoffs and invest in... 074
Reposted by The NewsGuild-CWAIdaho News Guild @idahonewsguild.bsky.social · 25/09/2026WHAT CAN I DO? Go to the link below to write a quick letter to McClatchy executives, demanding they change course. Tell them to invest in Idaho and build a newsroom this great state is worthy of. 155
Reposted by The NewsGuild-CWAIdaho News Guild @idahonewsguild.bsky.social · 25/09/2026BREAKING: The Idaho Statesman’s hedge fund owner now admits it chose to gut its newspapers to reinvest resources elsewhere, contradicting earlier claims about financial struggles. Tell McClatchy executives you won’t stand for this devastating choice for our community. Here's what to know: 1128
Reposted by The NewsGuild-CWAIFJ- International Federation of Journalists @ifjglobal.bsky.social · 24/09/2026#USA 🇺🇸: Good news! A federal judge ordered the White House to immediately restore access for CNN, MS NOW and Politico . ➡The right to report cannot depend on whether a government approves of a journalist’s coverage. @newsguild.org @unifor.org @nwu.org www.ifj.org/media-centre...ifj.orgUSA: CNN, MS NOW and Politico sue Trump administration over ban on White House access / IFJ[UPDATED 24.09.26] On 21 September, CNN, MS NOW and Politico filed a joint lawsuit against the Trump administration, after their journalists were banned from the White House. The International Federat... 053
Reposted by The NewsGuild-CWAIdaho News Guild @idahonewsguild.bsky.social · 23/09/2026We know your community — because it's ours too. Because of a decision made by corporate executives, there will soon be no one to tell you what's going on with education, transportation & so much more. And our journalists will soon be out of work. Here's how you can help them: 11710
Reposted by The NewsGuild-CWAThe National Union of Journalists @nujofficial.bsky.social · 22/09/2026The Lancet members are on strike today as they fight for better pay. Follow our rolling coverage here: www.nuj.org.uk/resource/liv...nuj.org.ukLive coverage from The Lancet strikeNUJ members working at the Lancet are out on strike today (22 September) over pay - the first time workers have been forced to walk out in the company’s 200-year history. 076
The NewsGuild-CWA @newsguild.org · 21/09/2026"I applaud these news organizations for pushing back immediately against Trump’s illegal behavior,” said @jschleuss.com, the president of The NewsGuild-CWA. "This is yet again another shameful moment for our country." 66518
Reposted by The NewsGuild-CWAIdaho News Guild @idahonewsguild.bsky.social · 21/09/2026Our Service Reporter Hali Smith explains what McClatchy’s massive layoffs mean for Idaho. 📰 Prefer to watch videos on TikTok? You can follow us there too @IdahoNewsGuild_ 22412
Reposted by The NewsGuild-CWAIdaho News Guild @idahonewsguild.bsky.social · 19/09/2026Donate to support laid-off workers. A hedge fund gutted our newsroom last week, laying off more than half of the union staff that brought you important local news. Help these workers get back on their feet by contributing to and/or sharing our GoFundMe. Anything helps. 1146
Reposted by The NewsGuild-CWAWashington-Baltimore News Guild @wbng.org · 19/09/2026This morning, Secret Service barred our own @pen-guild.bsky.social member Cheyenne Haslett from the White House simply for doing her job. Press access cannot be weaponized against journalists for their reporting. 22316
The NewsGuild-CWA @newsguild.org · 18/09/2026Last week, McClatchy laid off 30% of its unionized workers. Here's how you can help some of the 90 journalists and media workers who lost their jobs. 31312
Reposted by The NewsGuild-CWAnytimesguild.bsky.social @nytimesguild.bsky.social · 17/09/2026Yesterday, this company told our members we have to "dig deeper" to cover the costs of our health care. Today, its executives rang the opening bell at the the NYSE. 24521
Reposted by The NewsGuild-CWAThe NewsGuild of New York @nyguild.bsky.social · 17/09/2026Tonight there's a lavish gala celebrating the 175th anniversary of @nytimes.com. Our @nytimesguild.bsky.social members invited themselves -- to let the bosses know it's time for a FAIR CONTRACT NOW. 0207
Reposted by The NewsGuild-CWAID & WA News Guilds @idwanewsguilds.bsky.social · 16/09/2026Last week, McClatchy Media laid off 17 of our members across the PNW. We're asking for your help supporting the talented, hard-working journalists losing their jobs. Every dollar makes a difference. Support WA journalists at bit.ly/WaLayoffFund and Idaho journalists at bit.ly/IdLayoffFundbit.lyDonate to Support Laid-Off Journalists in Washington State, organized by Eric RosaneOn September 10th, McClatchy Media announced plans to lay off 7 union j… Eric Rosane needs your support for Support Laid-Off Journalists in Washington State 0711
The NewsGuild-CWA @newsguild.org · 15/09/2026NEW: Workers at the Cooperative Development Institute won voluntary recognition! They organized to increase participation in workplace decisions, transparency, accountability, equitable working conditions & more. 1164
Reposted by The NewsGuild-CWAIFJ- International Federation of Journalists @ifjglobal.bsky.social · 15/09/2026#USA: Great news! On 14 september 2026 a federal judge issued a nationwide injunction, halting the Trump administration’s latest efforts to impose new restrictions on visas used by foreign journalists. @newsguild.org👏👏 www.ifj.org/media-centre...ifj.orgUSA: Judge halts decision on visa restrictions for foreign journalists / IFJ[UPDATED 15.09.2026] On 18 August, The NewsGuild-CWA, an affiliate of the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ), filed a lawsuit, alongside with other organisations, challenging the Department... 034
The NewsGuild-CWA @newsguild.org · 15/09/2026Major win for press freedom: today a federal judge agreed with us and issued a preliminary injunction blocking new restrictions on foreign journalists and students newsguild.org/judge-blocks...newsguild.orgJudge blocks new Homeland Security restrictions on foreign journalists and students | The NewsGuild - TNG-CWA 16622
Reposted by The NewsGuild-CWAIGN Creators Guild @ignunion.bsky.social · 15/09/2026We are tired of posting statements like these. 171294336
Reposted by The NewsGuild-CWAIdaho News Guild @idahonewsguild.bsky.social · 13/09/202610 Idaho Statesman reporters — more than half the staff — were laid off Thursday by McClatchy Media, our hedge-fund-backed owner. Sadly, many don’t have large savings to sustain them while looking for new positions. Please consider donating to help reporters cover their bills. Any amount helps!bit.lyDonate to Help Idaho Statesman staff pay bills after McClatchy layoffs, organized by Sally KrutzigNote: If you'd prefer to donate through Venmo, you can find u… Sally Krutzig needs your support for Help Idaho Statesman staff pay bills after McClatchy layoffs 12722
Reposted by The NewsGuild-CWALeftist Teen Drama Podcast @leftistteendrama.bsky.social · 13/09/2026✨MOVIE SPECIAL OUT NOW✨ Welcome back to our series of special episodes covering political moments in teen movies! @mariadip.bsky.social is joined by her friend @jschleuss.com, President of @newsguild.org, to discuss all the timeless, pro-union themes of the movie musical masterpiece Newsies. 131
The NewsGuild-CWA @newsguild.org · 11/09/2026Yesterday, McClatchy laid off more than 90 unionized media workers across 17 publications. The departure of these talented reporters, visual journalists & writers will immediately leave gaping holes in local coverage for dozens of communities across the US. 35945
The NewsGuild-CWA @newsguild.org · 10/09/2026NEW: In a historic ruling, an impartial arbitrator ruled that Oxford University Press violated its contract with @oupusaguild.bsky.social @newsmediaguild.bsky.social members when it laid off 13 workers in 2024 and transferred their work out to the UK. 176
The NewsGuild-CWA @newsguild.org · 09/09/2026I’m proud to be a Guild member because… Yesterday, @nyguild.bsky.social members marched at the New York City Labor Day parade because democracy depends on journalism, and journalism depends on workers! 0185
Reposted by The NewsGuild-CWARebuild Local News @rebuildlocalnews.bsky.social · 09/09/2026More than 130 organizations across California and the nation are urging @governor.ca.gov to sign AB 2222, landmark legislation that would create employment credits to help newsrooms strengthen their reporting capacity and deepen coverage across the state. 🔗: www.rebuildlocalnews.org/historic-loc...rebuildlocalnews.orgHistoric Local News Coalition of National, State Organizations Urge Gov. Newsom of California to Support AB 2222The bill would establish the nation’s largest investment in community news, expanding reporting capacity and coverage across California. 13325
The NewsGuild-CWA @newsguild.org · 09/09/2026@oxforducu.bsky.social workers in the UK are striking after Oxford University Press announced plans to move nearly 50 roles to India. Sign the petition to tell @ox.ac.uk to reinstate the workers and stop the offshoring 👇 166
The NewsGuild-CWA @newsguild.org · 08/09/2026🗞️ We published our union's newspaper archive! A few highlights: Publishers trying to exclude journalists from the NLRA, First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt joining the Guild & Ernest Hemingway donating to the Toronto Guild’s defense fund! 1228
Reposted by The NewsGuild-CWAThe NewsGuild of New York @nyguild.bsky.social · 08/09/2026HAPPENING TODAY: Let's show the bosses that New York is a Union Town! Members should meet up at Zuccotti Park at 430PM 032
Reposted by The NewsGuild-CWAlaborheritage.bsky.social @laborheritage.bsky.social · 07/09/2026Next up on the Labor Heritage Power Hour Local journalism is essential to democracy—but many reporters can’t afford to live in the communities they cover. @newsguild.org President Jon Schleuss joins us. Listen live at bit.ly/3P0fK8w or on WPFW 89.3 FM in #WashingtonDC #Journalism #Media 023
Reposted by The NewsGuild-CWAThe NewsGuild-CWA @newsguild.org · 07/09/2026🇫🇷 U.S.-based journalists at Le Monde are on strike this Labor Day! Journalists at the largest national newspaper in France are protesting several unfair labor practices and asking for management to negotiate in good faith and take its proposals seriously. 26032
The NewsGuild-CWA @newsguild.org · 07/09/2026Happy Labor Day, NewsGuild family! In the past year, we have: ✊ Unionized 1,742 new workers from 29 workplaces ✊ Gone on 15 strikes ✊ Won 35 first contracts ✊ Filed 5 lawsuits against the Trump administration This Labor Day, let's celebrate and get ready to do it all again, & more, next year! 02412
The NewsGuild-CWA @newsguild.org · 07/09/2026🇫🇷 U.S.-based journalists at Le Monde are on strike this Labor Day! Journalists at the largest national newspaper in France are protesting several unfair labor practices and asking for management to negotiate in good faith and take its proposals seriously. 26032
Reposted by The NewsGuild-CWAJon Schleuss @jschleuss.com · 03/09/2026"Enormous" potential harms. That's how a judge reacted to the Trump admin's recent changes to visas covering international journalists and students. I flew to Boston to be in the courtroom and fight for our members. Here's what happened. newsguild.org/federal-judg...newsguild.orgFederal judge calls potential harms “enormous” from Trump administration’s changes to journalist and student visas | The NewsGuild - TNG-CWA 042
Reposted by The NewsGuild-CWAThe IJF Union @ijfunion.bsky.social · 03/09/2026At @theijf.org our mission is to strengthen democracy by holding power to account and getting behind closed doors. Today, we’re bringing that transparency home: The workers of the IJF have voted to form a union with @cmglaguilde.bsky.social tinyurl.com/3jt4yh8s #InvestigativeJournalism 52815
Reposted by The NewsGuild-CWAThe NewsGuild of New York @nyguild.bsky.social · 02/09/2026A HUGE WIN: Our @forbesunion.bsky.social has ratified their first contract. Highlights: Strong editorial integrity protections, a new $68.5K salary floor, gold-standard job security protections, and more. Read here for details: nyguild.org/post/nyguild... 01910
The NewsGuild-CWA @newsguild.org · 02/09/2026The New York Times wants The Athletic to partner with “illegal, unlicensed gambling operation” Kalshi. Unionized workers say: scrap the deal! 1135
The NewsGuild-CWA @newsguild.org · 01/09/2026NEW: Denver’s legislative workers received voluntary recognition! "We love our jobs, we love our city, and we want to serve its residents – this union will improve outcomes for both aides and residents." 131
Reposted by The NewsGuild-CWAIAPE TNG-CWA Local 1096 @iape1096.org · 26/08/2026Our statement on WSJ opinion’s use of AI-generated content: “WSJ readers deserve better, and our members deserve to have their good work published each day without the taint of Opinion’s AI causing some to wonder whether standards might change on the News side.” www.iape1096.org/iapework/202...iape1096.orgIAPE Statement on WSJ Opinion Contributor Use of AI — IAPE 1096The Independent Association of Publishers’ Employees (IAPE), Local 1096 of The News-Guild-CWA, has proudly represented News staff at The Wall Street Journal for nearly 90 years. Each day, hundreds of ... 026
Reposted by The NewsGuild-CWADemocracy Now! @democracynow.org · 26/08/2026A private arbitrator has ordered The Washington Post to rehire opinion columnist Karen Attiah with back pay, after she was fired over tweets about Charlie Kirk. "This is a victory for journalism, for anyone who wants to stand up for just speaking the truth," says @karenattiah.bsky.social 8469104
Reposted by The NewsGuild-CWAIn These Times @inthesetimes.com · 26/08/2026Organized nurses, LGBTQ community spaces, WPA workers and high school sports are covered by @pittsburghprogress.bsky.social, not “millionaire sports heroes.” @maximillianalvarez.bsky.social speaks with the former strikers building a newspaper where working people can recognize themselves.inthesetimes.comFormer Strikers Start Cooperative News OrganizationFollowing firings from the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, workers and community members came together to create the Pittsburgh Progress. 33818
The NewsGuild-CWA @newsguild.org · 25/08/2026NEW: Journalists at the Centre Daily Times in Central Pennsylvania have won their first contract in record time. The entire unionization process, from organizing to ratifying, took them less than four months! 292
The NewsGuild-CWA @newsguild.org · 25/08/2026This is why union contracts matter ✊ @karenattiah.bsky.social 0187