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NewsGuild strongly condemns the killing of Al Jazeera journalist in the West Bank
The NewsGuild-CWA strongly condemns the killing of Shireen Abu Akleh, a renowned Palestinian-American reporter for Al Jazeera. Abu Akleh was fatally shot on May 11 while covering an Israeli army raid in the occupied West Bank. The network reported that she was targeted by Israeli forces and shot in the head. Witnesses reported that she was … Continue reading NewsGuild strongly condemns the killing of Al Jazeera journalist in the West Bank The post NewsGuild strongly condemns the killing of Al Jazeera journalist in the West Bank first appeared on The NewsGuild - TNG-CWA. — May 15
University of North Carolina report examines upsurge in newsroom unionization
“According to NewsGuild, there was about a 500% jump in workers joining the NewsGuild union from 2017 to 2018.” Lauren Lindstrom saw the benefits of being part of a union during her four years as a reporter for the Toledo Blade, her first journalism job out of college, a recent study by the University of … Continue reading University of North Carolina report examines upsurge in newsroom unionization The post University of North Carolina report examines upsurge in newsroom unionization first appeared on The NewsGuild - TNG-CWA. — May 13
Morning Call journalists walk out
Unionized journalists at the Morning Call in Allentown, PA, refused to work on Friday to send a message to Tribune Publishing and Alden Global Capital: It’s time for them to stop devaluing the journalists’ work. Reporters, content editors and photographers at The Morning Call are expected to pay more each year out of their own … Continue reading Morning Call journalists walk out The post Morning Call journalists walk out first appeared on The NewsGuild - TNG-CWA. — May 13
NewsGuild seeks FCC delay on acquisition of Tegna, calls on Tegna board to postpone vote on proposed deal
The NewsGuild asked the FCC on Thursday to delay action on the proposed acquisition of Tegna by two hedge funds. Guild President Jon Schleuss also called on Tegna’s Board of Directors to postpone consideration of the deal, which is currently set for May 17. The Guild joined with Common Cause and Public Knowledge in a … Continue reading NewsGuild seeks FCC delay on acquisition of Tegna, calls on Tegna board to postpone vote on proposed deal The post NewsGuild seeks FCC delay on acquisition of Tegna, calls on Tegna board to postpone vote on proposed deal first appeared on The NewsGuild - TNG-CWA. — May 13
Congrats, Pulitzer winners and finalists!
On behalf of more than 26,000 members of The NewsGuild-CWA, we extend heartfelt congratulations to the winners and finalists of the 2022 Pulitzer Prize Awards. We’re especially proud of NewsGuild members who were honored for their outstanding journalism, listed below. Last month, we joined with more than 175 organizations and more than 300 individuals urging … Continue reading Congrats, Pulitzer winners and finalists! The post Congrats, Pulitzer winners and finalists! first appeared on The NewsGuild - TNG-CWA. — May 9

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