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NLRB cites State Journal-Register for surveillance, intimidation of UMG members
July 30, 2015
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...
Nine UMG members collect Post-Dispatch severance
July 9, 2015
As expected, several long-time United Media Guild members volunteered to accept lay-offs in place of the four reporters and one copy editor originally targeted. The company made this announcement: Under the terms of the United Media Guild's collective bargaining agreement,...
UMG members step up for laid-off co-workers
July 1, 2015
The Post-Dispatch laid off several United Media Guild members last Thursday, including four reporters and one full-time copy editor. As of Tuesday afternoon, four of our members had volunteered to take the place of the laid-off reporters. Also, one copy...