Why is the Daily News unionizing?

In the midst of a global pandemic, the editorial staff at the Daily News has continued to give New Yorkers a voice every day. We’ve carried on despite rounds of massive layoffs, working tirelessly through pay cuts, furloughs, and the loss of our newsroom. As a union, we hope to secure the paper’s future while seeking fair compensation and job security in an uncertain industry. 

How can we support the Daily News' Union?

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What are the benefits of joining the NewsGuild of New York?

The NewsGuild is the largest union for news professionals in the country. The Guild understands our industry, with over 80 years of experience improving the working conditions of media professionals. TNG represents editorial staff at leading publications, including the New York Times, Los Angeles Times, the Associated Press, the Washington Post, New York Magazine, BuzzFeed, Reuters, The Daily Beast, The Nation, The New Republic and dozens more. As part of the Communications Workers of America, The NewsGuild belongs to a larger network of more than 600,000 CWA union members nationwide.

What happens after the union is certified?

Following certification of our union, we will elect our bargaining unit representatives. We’ll also appoint members to serve on the Bargaining Committee, who will sit at the table with Guild representatives to negotiate our first contract with management. Next, we’ll craft and distribute a bargaining survey to the entire membership so we can get a thorough and comprehensive understanding of what issues matter the most to our shop, and what to prioritize in bargaining. The bargaining committee will create proposals based on the membership’s priorities and begin to negotiate with management. Once we reach an agreement with the company on a package of proposals, the membership will vote on whether to approve the contract.