Cap Times News Guild

05/12/2026

In a press release announcing voluntary recognition by The Capital Times, we included quotes from our reporters asking them how they're feeling and what they're proud of.

Here's insights from Erin McGroarty, our health and policy reporter, reflecting on the hard work our team of reporters put into this effort and the incredible support we got from our community and readers:

05/07/2026

Hi all! We're thrilled to announce that our union has been voluntarily recognized!

We can't wait for the next step of this union effort. We look forward to working with management to bargain and develop a contract that helps push forward our newsroom and supports the future of independent journalism today and beyond.

05/06/2026

Our state government reporter Olivia Herken is unionizing because she's seen the impact a union can have!

She believes unions strengthen local journalism and support the mission of the Cap Times' progressive legacy!

You can still sign our petition to encourage leaders to support voluntary recognition! The link is in our bio!

05/05/2026

Our local government reporter is the voice keeping our readers up to date on everything happening at the city and county level at
She's unionizing because she cares about her community (she’s from Madison) and believes journalists should have the tools and support to continue serving their communities.
We’ve still got a petition you can sign to show the your support for our union. Check out the link in our bio!

05/05/2026

Investigative reporter is unionizing to safeguard the future of local journalism!
Learn more about our union effort by scrolling through our feed or checking out our petition for voluntary recognition from leaders! The link is in our bio!

05/05/2026

Housing and transportation reporter .briggs moved to Madison just a few months ago!
He’s in support of the because he believes unions can create a stronger newsrooms that deliver quality journalism!
We’ve still got a petition you can sign to show the your support for our union. Check out the link in our bio!

05/03/2026

If you'd like to support our union, please sign our petition! We believe that in-depth, accountability journalism that serves the community starts by building that same accountability within!

Our petition asks leaders to voluntarily recognize the union — you can learn more at the link below.

https://actionnetwork.org/petitions/voluntarily-recognize-the-capital-times-newsguild?source=direct_link&utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMjU2MjgxMDQwNTU4AAGnTWAFlKZwPpAj-5FmLyE6Uib7xbprdqDdwpvOcv_c34h-5NFwLh-y3MsBBcc_aem_OlVrxCHdrBBdjK0DM_SyEA

On April 30, reporters at the Cap Times announced we have formed our union and are seeking voluntary recognition from newspaper management. The Cap Times NewsGuild includes all of the news organization’s reporters, making up the entirety of union eligible workers on staff. Our union believes that ...

05/02/2026

On Thursday, the reporters of The Capital Times newsroom are thrilled to announce the launch of our union: Cap Times News Guild.

We’re working to preserve the independent, forward-thinking legacy that the Cap Times has maintained in Madison for over 100 years. We firmly believe that we must be a part of newsroom decisions so we can keep delivering the in-depth and accountability journalism the Cap Times hangs its reputation on.

With 100% of reporter support, we delivered our mission statement to newsroom leaders this morning and asked for voluntary recognition.

In a time of immense uncertainty in the news industry, we believe this is the right time to organize.

Please tell management you support our union through signing the petition below!

https://actionnetwork.org/petitions/voluntarily-recognize-the-capital-times-newsguild?source=direct_link&utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMjU2MjgxMDQwNTU4AAGnTWAFlKZwPpAj-5FmLyE6Uib7xbprdqDdwpvOcv_c34h-5NFwLh-y3MsBBcc_aem_OlVrxCHdrBBdjK0DM_SyEA

On April 30, reporters at the Cap Times announced we have formed our union and are seeking voluntary recognition from newspaper management. The Cap Times NewsGuild includes all of the news organization’s reporters, making up the entirety of union eligible workers on staff. Our union believes that ...