UMG members win Pulitzer Prize
April 20, 2015
The United Media Guild congratulates its members whose work earned the Pulitzer Prize for Breaking News Photography for the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. The staff photographers covered the social unrest that followed the fatal shooting of Michael Brown in Ferguson last...
No buyouts planned for Post-Dispatch newsroom
April 2, 2015
A recent Post-Dispatch layoff included three Guild members in advertising-related jobs. This layoff did not extend to the newsroom, but the Guild had informal discussions with the company about potential severance buyouts for veteran journalists. If fact, the company encouraged...
Post-Dispatch Unit begins formulating negotiating demands
March 18, 2015
Lee Enterprises, the parent company of the Post-Dispatch, has emerged from bankruptcy and successfully refinanced its debt into more favorable terms. It continues to pay down the debt with positive cash flow and reward its top executives with hefty bonuses....
Members sought for Post-Dispatch bargaining committee
March 10, 2015
The United Media Guild would like to get a head start on negotiations for a new contract for our Post-Dispatch unit and Lee Enterprises. So we are seeking volunteers to serve on our bargaining committee. Here is how the process...
Lee executives rake in millions
January 19, 2015
Life is good at the top for Lee Enterprises executives. With the company's debt somewhat under control after successful refinancing efforts, CEO Mary Junck got a hefty increase in total compensation in 2014. She earned a shade under $3 million...
Medical plan changes at Post-Dispatch result in higher out-of-pocket costs
October 23, 2014
Health care premiums will remain stable for United Media Guild members at the Post-Dispatch next year. But due to changes in the Lee Enterprises plans for 2015, we could pay appreciably more in out-of-pocket medical costs. Those choosing the high-deductible...
Post-Dispatch photographers earn national acclaim
October 9, 2014
Our members on the Post-Dispatch photo did astounding work on the front lines of the Ferguson uprising. The National Press Photographers Association honored their work with this outstanding magazine spread. Time LightBox took this look at what our staff accomplished....
UMG settles two grievances, earns settlements for 14 members
September 15, 2014
The Guild has settled two grievances with the Post-Dispatch, resulting in financial settlements for seven journalists and seven salespersons. In the salesperson case, the company agreed to return a significant portion of the digital sales penalties against certain salespersons in...