NewsGuild-CWA

05/07/2026

NewsGuild President Jon Schleuss was elected to the Executive Committee of the IFJ - International Federation of Journalists at the IFJ Congress in Paris this week.

As attacks on journalism worsen at home, international solidarity is not optional.

"We must lock arms across the globe if we are going to win." ✊

President Jon Schleuss was elected to the Executive Committee of the International Federation of Journalists while attending the IFJ’s World Congress in Paris.

05/05/2026

05/05/2026

It’s the second time The Post has won the prestigious award in five years. Former staff photographer Jahi Chikwendiu also won for feature photography.

05/04/2026

Huge news today that the incredible staff at the University of Chicago Press is unionizing with The NewsGuild! ✊

The workers join the nationwide labor movement for a stronger publishing industry. Read the full release here:

Workers at the University of Chicago Press are forming a union with the Chicago News Guild, joining the nationwide movement for a stronger publishing industry.

05/01/2026

What better way to celebrate May Day?

Madison, Wis. journalists launch union, demand voluntary recognition.

Madison Cap Times reporters announce union Posted on May 1, 2026May 1, 2026Author The NewsGuild-CWACategories Featured, News MADISON, Wis. — Reporters at The Cap Times announced April 30 they have formed a union and are seeking voluntary recognition from newspaper management. The Cap Times News Gu...

04/27/2026

Today, workers at Hachette Book Group launched the largest unionization campaign in trade publisher history!

Hundreds of employees signed unions cards in support of forming a union at HBC.

Workers now join the Washington-Baltimore News Guild and fight for recognition.

🔗Read more:

Hachette Book Group employees announce largest unionization campaign in trade publisher history with NewsGuild Posted on April 27, 2026April 27, 2026Author Washington Baltimore News GuildCategories Featured, NewsTags Hachette Book Group, Hachette Workers Coalition FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact...

04/27/2026

04/14/2026

NEW: Today, Clean Water Action staff across the country join together to launch the Clean Water Guild!

These workers are the force behind one of the nation’s founding grassroots environmental nonprofits, and we need your support.

Sign the petition: https://actionnetwork.org/letters/we-are-the-clean-water-guild-support-our-voluntary-recognition-campaign

Read the full press release: https://newsguild.org/clean-water-action-staff-across-the-country-join-together-to-seek-recognition-as-the-clean-water-guild/

The workers of Clean Water Action and Clean Water Fund announce the formation of the Clean Water Guild, uniting employees as a part of The NewsGuild-CWA.

04/13/2026

"I want to start supporting journalism in my community that's local and that truly serves the community rather than the political agendas of whoever might be owning the newspaper at the time."

We asked Pittsburghers why they support our vision for a worker- and community-owned co-op news outlet, and what they want from one. Here's just a taste of what we heard ...

04/09/2026

AI has been a major sticking point in negotiations, mirroring conflicts across the country between newsrooms and their unions.

04/08/2026

🚨ON STRIKE🚨

Unionized staff at ProPublica have walked off the job in a ULP strike to demand fair Al protections, job security, and wages that keep up with the cost of living.

Stand with workers: DO NOT cross the picket line.

That means no visiting ProPublica's website, social media or engaging with its content today.

Journalists and media workers are fighting for the future of their jobs and their industry, please show your solidarity.

Donate to the strike fund here:
bit.ly/StrikeFund2026