03/25/2020
BuzzFeed CEO Jonah Peretti today announced plans to reduce salaries across the company in anticipation of the industry-wide financial impact of the coronavirus pandemic.
Read more … From BuzzFeed News Union | Our statement on BuzzFeed’s plans to reduce employee salaries
03/23/2020
As the PAUSE executive order issued by Gov. Andrew Cuomo outlines, the news media is an essential service while New York State shutters all “nonessential” businesses and restricts physical interactions to slow the spread of coronavirus in our region, which has seen a major jump in cases after more testing was put in place.
03/18/2020
The NewsGuild of New York is working to ensure that you and your colleagues are safe and up to date on any changes in policies and procedures at your workplace. We’re here to advocate for your concerns, to work with management on meeting the challenges to come, and to support each other through this pandemic.
Read more … Coronavirus Update 3: Fighting for PTO/Flexible Schedules
03/13/2020
In taking every precaution to ensure that NewsGuild Local staff members remain available to you during this pandemic and the resulting global shift in our work culture, the physical Guild office at 1500 Broadway is temporarily closing through the end of March.
03/11/2020
While the spread of coronavirus widens and the cases of COVID-19 increase, we’re focused on how this affects your physical safety and working conditions.
Read more … From the President | We're Here for You: Coronavirus Update
03/05/2020
As we meet the demands of never-ending news, it’s more important than ever to safeguard your health. At the same time that government officials are advising individuals and businesses about how best to prepare for a potential COVID-19 outbreak, NewsGuild representatives are gathering information to protect you.
Read more … From the President | Health & Safety in our Workplaces
03/03/2020
Today the American Arbitration Association conducted a vote count for the NBC News Digital Unit Chair election. Ballots were sent to 131 eligible voters, and 84 ballots were received by the deadline.
02/21/2020
From WWD | It made it company policy, but The NewsGuild argues that it should be enshrined in union bargaining contracts.
Read more … From WWD | Condé Nast to End NDAs, But Union Says That’s Not Enough
02/21/2020
NewsGuild of New York members have made it clear that they will not stand by while companies shield harassers at the expense of worker safety. The Guild is committed to abolishing the use of non-disclosure agreements in the media industry and is proud of our members for leading this effort in our newsrooms.
02/21/2020
From The Daily Beast | The move came amid pressure from New Yorker staffers to eliminate the controversial practice, which the magazine had famously exposed in its reporting on Harvey Weinstein.
