Springfield News-Leader newsroom votes unanimously to join the United Media Guild
February 2, 2020
The newsroom of the Springfield (Mo.) News-Leader voted 13-0 on Friday to join the United Media Guild. Bargaining on a first contract there will begin shortly. We welcome this outstanding group of journalists to the UMG. They have continued doing...
January 7, 2020
Mr. Allen Jones Gannett Missouri Publishing Inc. December 6, 2020 Mr. Jones, An overwhelming majority of newsroom employees at the Springfield News-Leader have signed union authorization cards stating that they desire to be represented by the United...
GateHouse, Gannett merge as the newspaper industry’s consolidation escalates
August 6, 2019
The consolidation of the newspaper industry accelerated with the pending merger of GateHouse and Gannett. This deal, when completed within four to six months, will lead to a massive reduction in management and administrative personnel of the combined companies. The...
The harsh truth about newspaper company consolidations
August 3, 2016
The consolidation of the newspaper business continues. Gannett hasn't given up on purchasing Tribune Co. as part of its ongoing expansion. The money guys behind New Media Investment Group/GateHouse, Fortress Investment Group, remain in "buy" mode they can maximize the...
KSDK-TV unit ratifies new three-year contract
August 22, 2014
The United Media Guild's KSDK-TV unit has agreed to a new contract with Gannett. Our members approved the deal with a unanimous vote Thursday afternoon. Here are the highlights: Signing bonuses of 4 percent of annual pay for full-time employees...