NLRB cites State Journal-Register for surveillance, intimidation of UMG members

NLRB cites State Journal-Register for surveillance, intimidation of UMG members

The National Labor Relations Board found merit in our Unfair Labor Practice charges against the State Journal-Register and GateHouse Media. Company managers (among other things) videoed our members during an informational demonstration outside of the newspaper building -- which is...

UMG journalists shine in Illinois

Even in the midst of difficult contract negotiations at GateHouse Media newspapers, United Media Guild leaders have remained dedicated to practicing outstanding journalism. Their outstanding performance earned awards from the Illinois Press Association and the Illinois Associated Press Media Editors....

UMG brings employee concerns to top GateHouse executives

Business representative Shannon Duffy offered this report on UMG's excursion to New York City: New Media Investment Group, the umbrella corporation which controls GateHouse Media, held its first shareholder’s meeting at 8 a.m. Thursday morning, May 21, in a conference...

GateHouse properties rake in money, but questions remain

The New Media Investment Group's quarterly earnings report was full of happy news. The parent company of GateHouse Media is doing great. • Thanks to the profits ($19.1 million in free cash flow) pouring out of markets like Springfield, Peoria...

Save the SJ-R campaign gathering momentum

Our public campaign for a fair contract at the State Journal-Register in Springfield is gathering steam. Anybody interested in support our fight to protect great journalism that important newspaper can visit our Save the SJ-R blog. You can follow the...

NLRB investigates new unfair labor practices at the Rockford Register Star

The National Labor Relations Board will have a field investigator in Rockford this week to probe management actions at the Register Star. The United Media Guild believes Register Star managers are harassing unit chair Max Gersh due to his union...

NLRB charges GateHouse with labor law violations at Rockford Register Star

The National Labor Relations Board has charged GateHouse Media Illinois Holdings Inc. with multiple violations of the National Labor Relations Act for management actions at the Rockford Register Star. The NLRB investigated a complaint filed by the United Media Guild...