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The NewsGuild of New York @nyguild.bsky.social · 1d

Our @nydnunion.bsky.social members deserve better than this - and they deserve a FAIR CONTRACT NOW

Daily News Union @nydnunion.bsky.social · 1d

THE HUNT FOR HEATH: Tonight we’re outside a Brooklyn pilates studio passing out flyers about our contract fight. Why? Because these studios are bank-rolled by Alden Global Capital’s Heath Freeman and owned by his sister.

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The NewsGuild of New York @nyguild.bsky.social · 7d

STATEMENT: The NewsGuild of New York condemns the violent attack by ICE agents against three journalists covering immigration proceedings in Manhattan and demands that immigration courts take immediate action to prevent similar attacks from happening in the future.

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STATEMENT: NYGuild Executive Committee Condemns ICE Agent Attacks on Journalists

The bedrock of democracy is a free press, which includes the right of reporters to ask questions of and report on the government, including law enforcement …

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The NewsGuild of New York @nyguild.bsky.social · 9d

This resolution marks a major shift in our fight for a fair contract — it is the most consequential rebuke of Alden Global Capital since the predatory hedge fund began gobbling up newspapers. We are grateful for the support of the NYCCouncil and allies in this fight! 💪🏾

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The NewsGuild of New York @nyguild.bsky.social · 9d

Today our @nydnunion.bsky.social members, joined by NYGuild President @susandecarava @cwadistrict1.bsky.social CentralLaborNYC, testified before the in support of @cndelarosa.bsky.social Resolution 1015 condemning Alden Global Capital’s predatory practices and refusal to agree to a fair contract ✊🏾

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The NewsGuild of New York @nyguild.bsky.social · 21d

Sign the petition and tell @propublica.org our members deserve a fair contract!

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ProPublica Guild @propublicaguild.org · 21d

Monday night our colleagues, along with supporters from unions at Business Insider, @newyorkerunion.bsky.social, NY Times and @law360union.bsky.social, gathered outside the @ire.org 50th anniversary gala to distribute flyers supporting our contract campaign.
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Help us accelerate our contract campaign! — ProPublica Guild

We’re returning to the bargaining table for the first time in months this week, and we’re calling on management to quickly agree to a fair contract that includes industry-standard “just cause” job pro...

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The NewsGuild of New York @nyguild.bsky.social · 23d

Our @propublicaguild.org members are taking action to fight for a fair contract - support them by signing their petition - actionnetwork.org/petitions/te...

ProPublica Guild @propublicaguild.org · 23d

We ❤️ @ire.org! @propublica.org employees wore buttons & flyered at the IRE gala to rally support for our fight for a fair contract.

The future of investigative journalism depends on protecting the workers who make it possible.

You can help by signing our petition: actionnetwork.org/petitions/te...

People wearing union shirts stand outside a red carpet at the entrance of an event as people walk in.

People wearing union shirts and stickers smile and hand out ProPublica Guild buttons.

Five people sit at a table for an event wearing stickers and buttons supporting the ProPublica Guild.

Two people walking into an event wear stickers in support of the ProPublica Guild.

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The NewsGuild of New York @nyguild.bsky.social · 23d

Sign the petition and tell @propublica.org to agree to a fair contract with @propublicaguild.org now!

ProPublica Guild @propublicaguild.org · 23d

We can’t produce fearless investigative journalism without job security and a fair contract. After almost two years of bargaining, we need your help.

Show your support for @propublica.org workers by adding your name to our petition: actionnetwork.org/petitions/te...

Fair Contract Now for ProPublica Guild

We, the workers of ProPublica, provide our readers with deeply researched, unbiased news that holds power to account. This work is more important now than ever, but our staff can’t properly contribute...

actionnetwork.org

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Daily News Union @nydnunion.bsky.social · 23d

HEARING SET: Our “Too Tough to Die” resolution, introduced last month by @cndelarosa.bsky.social, is scheduled for a hearing at City Council on Sept. 29. It calls out @nydailynews.com owner Alden Global Capital for its predatory practices and for refusing to agree to a fair contact with us…

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The NewsGuild-CWA @newsguild.org · 27d

🚨 VICTORY: A federal court barred DHS from brutalizing journalists, legal observers & protesters in SoCal.

Judge Vera: “The First Amendment demands better.”

Journalists must be protected—not met with violence.

@aclusocal.bsky.social @lapressclub.bsky.social

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VICTORY: DHS Barred from Brutalizing Journalists, Legal Observers and Protesters | The NewsGuild - TNG-CWA

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ForbesUnion @forbesunion.bsky.social · 28d

Our fearless colleagues were outside the
@forbes.com Power Women’s Summit in the rain ☔ this morning with an important gut check.

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The NewsGuild of New York @nyguild.bsky.social · 29d

We want the @nydailynews.com to pay their players - the @nydnunion.bsky.social.

Daily News Union @nydnunion.bsky.social · 29d

GIVE US LIBERTY: Did you know that the @nydailynews.com has no full-time reporter covering the NY Liberty? We are out at tonight’s game to let fans know – and ask for their support in our fight for a fair contract. Because just like @wnba.com players, we deserve fair pay!

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Daily News Union @nydnunion.bsky.social · Sep 8

In Spike Lee’s new movie #Highest2Lowest, he could have picked any NY paper but he chose the @nydailynews.com. He’s recognizing our value – and we deserve living wages and a fair contract. Without us, there is no @nydailynews.com

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The NewsGuild of New York @nyguild.bsky.social · Sep 8

ICYMI: Saturday was an incredible day of solidarity at the 2025 NYC Labor Day Parade. @cwadistrict1.bsky.social
members proudly stood shoulder to shoulder to show
@nydailynews.com owner Alden Global Capital that we stand with the @nydnunion.bsky.social FAIR CONTRACT NOW! @nyclabor.bsky.social

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Michael Sheridan @michaelsheridan.bsky.social · Sep 4

I have, and always will, love the Daily News. The staff deserves better.✊🏻

The NewsGuild of New York @nyguild.bsky.social · Sep 4

DAILY NEWS ON THE WALL OF SHAME 🧵: What an ‘honor’ for @nydailynews.com! The Alden Global Capital-owned newspaper has been named one of NYC’s worst employers for union-busting and violating the law. Congrats to the Heath Freeman and management at @NYDailyNews
documentedny.com/2025/09/03/c...

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Evan Simko-Bednarski @simko-bednarski.bsky.social · Sep 4

My colleagues deserve better. Our readers deserve better. New York City deserves better.

The NewsGuild of New York @nyguild.bsky.social · Sep 4

DAILY NEWS ON THE WALL OF SHAME 🧵: What an ‘honor’ for @nydailynews.com! The Alden Global Capital-owned newspaper has been named one of NYC’s worst employers for union-busting and violating the law. Congrats to the Heath Freeman and management at @NYDailyNews
documentedny.com/2025/09/03/c...

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The NewsGuild of New York @nyguild.bsky.social · Sep 4

Join the nearly 1,000 people who have signed the petition online and in-person to let Alden and Daily News management know: Defend the Daily News!

actionnetwork.org/petitions/st...

Stand with the Daily News Union and fight for journalism in New York City

New York City has over 8 million people – but its hometown newspaper only has a unionized staff of 51. Alden Global Capital, a vulture hedge fund known as the ‘destroyer of newspapers,’ has hacked st...

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The NewsGuild of New York @nyguild.bsky.social · Sep 4

In all seriousness, our @nydnunion.bsky.social members deserve better. They are the heart and soul of New York’s Hometown Paper and deserve a contract with living wages – not the crumbs Alden wants to jam down their throats....

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The NewsGuild of New York @nyguild.bsky.social · Sep 4

DAILY NEWS ON THE WALL OF SHAME 🧵: What an ‘honor’ for @nydailynews.com! The Alden Global Capital-owned newspaper has been named one of NYC’s worst employers for union-busting and violating the law. Congrats to the Heath Freeman and management at @NYDailyNews
documentedny.com/2025/09/03/c...

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NE Ohio NewsGuild @neohionewsguild.bsky.social · Sep 4

More than a week has passed since we announced the formation of the Signal Ohio News Workers Guild. Since then, Signal Ohio enlisted Jackson Lewis, a law firm with an anti-union reputation, to try to intimidate us. They are saying we are 3 unions.

Send a letter! actionnetwork.org/letters/one-...

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The NewsGuild of New York @nyguild.bsky.social · Sep 4

Our @nydnunion.bsky.social members are speaking up and speaking out about their fight for a fair contract. Here's the latest.....

Daily News Union @nydnunion.bsky.social · Sep 4

ON THE AIR: “Alden is a hedge fund that cares about one thing and one thing only - money,” said our @antwanstaley.bsky.social, who was on The @realmichaelkay.bsky.social Show, talking about @nydailynews.com sports staffing under owner Alden Global Capital.

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Hour 1: Antwan Staley

Podcast Episode · The Michael Kay Show · 09/03/2025 · 53m

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The NewsGuild of New York @nyguild.bsky.social · Sep 2

Saturday, Sept. 6 is the 2025 NYC Labor Day Parade - We encourage all our members to come out and march! Bring your kids, partners, spouses and really anyone that supports labor to march in solidarity. Sign up here docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

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The NewsGuild of New York @nyguild.bsky.social · Aug 29

Our @nydnunion.bsky.social Union members work hard every day to make New York's Hometown Paper possible, despite
@nydailynews.com owner Alden Global Capital's antics. Join the hundreds who have signed their petition actionnetwork.org/petitions/st...

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The NewsGuild of New York @nyguild.bsky.social · Aug 29

We are so fortunate to have Susan at the helm of our union. Congratulations @susandecarava!

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The NewsGuild of New York @nyguild.bsky.social · Aug 29

The annual award recognizes New York’s most influential union chiefs and worker advocates. “As the number of journalism jobs dwindles each year, more journalists are joining unions – and the NewsGuild of New York on the forefront of the organizing effort.” ...

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The NewsGuild of New York @nyguild.bsky.social · Aug 29

CONGRATS to our @susandecarava who was named to City and State’s 2025 Labor Power 100 … (1 of 2)
www.cityandstateny.com/power-lists/...

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