Your local journalists have formed a union.
Here’s why:
“For generations, the three papers represented by our union have been trusted allies to the distinct communities they serve. Our organizing effort is the best way to strengthen that alliance in the face of Gannett's drive to regionalization.”
— Peter D. Kramer | The Journal News, Reporter
“As journalists, we're all used to getting told ‘no’ by our sources. But in my two years with Gannett, there's been too much ‘no’ from our bosses: No, we can't cover that. No, we don't have the resources. No, we don't tell those kinds of stories anymore. No, you don't deserve more compensation for more work. I'm organizing because our staff is capable, talented and we show up every day for our communities. We deserve to be met with a yes.”
— Sophie Grosserode | The Journal News, Reporter
“I support the Guild because I believe so deeply in the work we do at The Journal News and Gannett. My colleagues are some of the brightest journalists covering New York State, and I want to affirm my support for their tireless work.”
— Asher Stockler | The Journal News, Reporter
“I have been lucky to work in my community, for my community. We are organizing to ensure fair wages and reliable benefits so we can attract and retain new staff members who add to our diversity and perspective.”
— Nancy Cutler | The Journal News, Reporter
“Our newsrooms strive to represent and serve our local communities, but Gannett has consistently hindered this work through job cuts, reduced benefits, and fewer resources. By forming a union, we aim to create a more equitable newsroom while empowering our staff to do the work that our readers deserve.”
— Geoffrey Wilson | The Poughkeepsie Journal, Reporter
“For too many years, our top writers haven’t seen raises, despite producing award-winning journalism in the New York metro region. I joined the Guild in the fight for higher wages for all our Hudson Valley writers.”
— David McKay Wilson | The Journal News, Columnist
“Our state's oldest newspaper is being kept alive by a small group of dedicated professionals who are seeking to maintain their editorial independence which fits with the character of the region we serve. By forming a union we hope to continue to serve our readers as best we can guided by our paper's motto: Here shall the press the people's right maintain.”
— Patrick Oehler | The Poughkeepsie Journal, Photojournalist
“It’s time. It’s time that we, the reporters and photographers who are out there every day connecting with the communities we cover, have a seat at the table to help decide the future of this wonderful profession. There’s a lot of important work that needs to get done.”
— Thomas Zambito | The Journal News, Reporter
“I’m in favor of the union because it promotes equal pay. I hope that Gannett will recognize our union and all our hard work.”
— Anthony Martelli | The Poughkeepsie Journal, Reporter