TNG Locals call on Lee Enterprises Board of Directors to reject Alden bid
November 29, 2021
The NewsGuild-CWA locals representing journalists at the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, the Southern Illinoisan and other Lee Enterprises newspapers sent this letter to Lee’s Board of Directors: On behalf of the 12 unionized newsrooms of Lee Enterprises, and the journalists and...
Alden launches takeover bid of Lee Enterprises
November 22, 2021
Alden Global Capital has launched a hostile takeover of Lee Enterprises, owner of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, the Southern Illinoisan and other newspapers. The United Media Guild appreciates Lee Enterprises’ ongoing commitment to local journalism and its watchdog role. The...
UMG reaches tentative agreement with Post-Dispatch
November 18, 2021
The United Media Guild has reached a tentative agreement with the Post-Dispatch on a new three-year contract via expedited bargaining. We will vote on the contract via an email process on Dec. 6. The bargaining team strongly recommends passage. We...
UMG makes progress in Post-Dispatch bargaining
November 15, 2021
Last week the United Media Guild made strides in bargaining with St. Louis Post-Dispatch and Lee Enterprises management for a new three-year contract. The vast majority of our members who are in the pay scales have reached the top step...
Post-Dispatch bargaining update
November 2, 2021
The United Media Guild held another round of bargaining with St. Louis Post-Dispatch and Lee Enterprises management for a new contract last week. We have made some progress on these fronts: Annual wage increases for newsroom, advertising support and other...
Another Post-Dispatch bargaining update
October 13, 2021
On Monday the United Media Guild held another round of bargaining with St. Louis Post-Dispatch and Lee Enterprises management for a new contract. Here are the Guild’s key demands: Annual wage increases for newsroom and support employees in a three-year...
Post-Dispatch bargaining update
September 21, 2021
The United Media Guild held another round of bargaining with St. Louis Post-Dispatch and Lee Enterprises management for a new contract. Here are the Guild’s key demands: Annual wage increases for newsroom and support employees in a three-year contract. Annual...
UMG, Post-Dispatch negotiations continue
September 13, 2021
The United Media Guild held another round of bargaining with the St. Louis Post-Dispatch for a new contract. Once again the two sides discussed pay, 401K match, parking, maternity/paternity leave, return-to-work issues and the company's ongoing effort to merge pension...