The Lexington Newspaper Guild, which represents 86 staffers at the Lexington (Ky.) Herald-Leader, has merged with the local Communications Workers of America unit, a move Guild president Brandon Ortiz says will strengthen the union's resources.
"In these uncertain times, when Big Media is lining the pockets of corporate executives while pushing veteran journalists out the door, it's more important than ever to form alliances with workers who are facing the same struggle in their industries," Ortiz said in a statement. "Their struggle is our struggle."
Sounds like Herald Leader employees are gearing up for a fight:
"The alliance will significantly enhance bargaining power for Herald-Leader newsroom workers by providing them with more resources in their fight for better job security, fairness and quality journalism for Central and Eastern Kentucky," Ortiz said, adding that the guild local currently has a five-year contract with the Herald-Leader that ends in 2011.
Related:
Herald-Leader to offer another round of buyouts -- the 3rd round in 4 months
Herald-Leader eliminates 17 positions
McClatchy's Lexington Herald-Leader offers buyouts
1 comment:
We're behind you...Union YES! Lets hope it goes better for you than it did for many of the other union departments. McClatchy plays dirty at the bargaining table so fight fire with fire.
Post a Comment