As media organizations continue to navigate the choppy waters brought on by Covid-19, employees who have unionized in recent years are turning to their representatives to advocate for them more than ever.
The pandemic took hold of the industry at a time when many digital newsrooms began unionizing. The crisis has put an even greater strain on the news businesses, by siphoning off ad dollars and decimating their events businesses.
Media execs have had to make staff adjustments that have resulted in widespread layoffs, pay cuts and furloughs.
In light of the pandemic, the NewsGuild-CWA executive council has called for a stimulus package to fund what it calls life-saving news as it relates to the pandemic.
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