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CWA Local 34070
After more than 3 years of bargaining, the Indianapolis News Guild has reached a two-year collective bargaining agreement with Gannett. Our agreement invests $200,000 in giving our members long-deserved raises…
The IndyStar producers, journalists and photojournalists who make up the Indianapolis News Guild have been working under an expired labor contract for more than three years. Yes, you read that…
Through two months of publishing nameless stories (nearly 400!) and byline-less front pages, a few things have become clear. Gannett executives have shown they don’t care enough about how their…
We began withdrawing our bylines from our work on June 5. Here’s what the protest means for IndyStar sports columnist Gregg Doyel. Colts cornerback Isaiah Rodgers reportedly broke NFL gambling…
A contingent of more than 30 red-T-shirt-clad IndyStar journalists and a dozen allies, including former IndyStar employees, marched to Monument Circle on Thursday in a coordinated lunch break to demand…
Members of the Indianapolis News Guild held a funeral service on Wednesday to memorialize their collective bargaining agreement, which expired September 1, 2020. They gathered in the newsroom dressed in…
We have a special anniversary coming up. In just over a month, our contract will be 2 years expired. Gannett has been slow to come to the table, and has, at…
Today, we have cause for celebration. IndyStar’s parent company, Gannett, has agreed to lower monthly parking rates for members of our bargaining unit starting in March through the end of…
An important part of our job as journalists is the ability to be nimble, to pick up and go at a moment’s notice and get somewhere quickly. This requires reliable…
The Indianapolis News Guild wants paid time off protected, especially during COVID-19 Since last March, journalists of the Indianapolis News Guild have dutifully covered a pandemic that has changed all…
The Indianapolis Newspaper Guild, which represents 45 front-line journalists and workers in the IndyStar newsroom and production plant, is fighting to create a better and safer workplace. But in contract…
The future of local journalism in Indianapolis and beyond could be in danger if a vulture hedge fund gets its hands on Gannett, IndyStar’s parent company. Digital First Media, otherwise…
Editor’s note: In July, IndyStar workers delivered a letter to management asking them to come to the table with a fair deal on our health care. After two session of…
On Monday, the Guild’s bargaining committee met with Gannett lawyers for another round of negotiations, two weeks after the last round and more than seven months since we’ve had a…
Editor’s note: The Indianapolis Star Newspaper Guild is in contract negotiations with Gannett. We’ve asked our community to submit letters of support as we try to reach a fair deal.…
Editor’s note: The Indianapolis Star Newspaper Guild is in contract negotiations with Gannett. We’ve asked our community to submit letters of support as we try to reach a fair deal.…
We at the Indiana AFL-CIO believe that a strong labor movement is essential for an equitable society. In today’s economy, the rich keep getting richer. We believe that it is…
Last week, IndyStar journalists resumed negotiations with Gannett. We asked them to come to the table with a fair deal. (You can read more about our fight here and here.)…
For the last few weeks, we’ve been asking you to support us as we prepared to return to the bargaining table with Gannett last week. If you’re unfamiliar with our fight,…
Yesterday, members of the Indianapolis News Guild delivered the following letter to Ronnie Ramos, the Star’s executive editor, and Ginger Rough, senior news director. It was written in the spirit…
Jenny Morlan writes: It is unconscionable to withhold merit raises from journalists who excel at their craft. It is wrong for Gannett to contribute less to their health care than…
Daniel Bradley, a vice president for the Indianapolis Newspaper Guild, began working for The Indianapolis Star part-time in 2004 while attending Butler University. He was hired full-time in 2006. 1)…
Ryan Martin, secretary-treasurer of the Indianapolis Newspaper Guild, started working for The Indianapolis Star in July 2015. He covers public safety issues. 1) Why are you in the union? If…
Amy Haneline, a mobile producer, has worked at The Indianapolis Star for six years. She’s also an active member of the Indianapolis Newspaper Guild. 1) Why are you in the…
David Woods’ prolific career in Indianapolis began in 1994, when he joined the sports desk of the Indianapolis News. He moved to The Star when the newsrooms merged. Woods, a…
Stephen Holder, president of the Indianapolis Newspaper Guild, has worked for The Indianapolis Star for nearly five years. He reports on Colts football. 1) Why are you in the union? We…
Arika Herron is an education reporter at The Indianapolis Star and a member of the Indianapolis Newspaper Guild. She’ll hit her one-year anniversary at The Star on May 15. 1)…
Gannett and Indianapolis Star management should contribute as much to Guild members’ health care as Gannett does for everyone else. It’s a fair and simple expectation. Gannett disagrees. Gannett’s failure…
In today’s member profile, meet Vic Ryckaert, a breaking news reporter. He’s worked at The Star since 1997. 1) Why are you in the union? I appreciate the work the Guild…
The Indianapolis Newspaper Guild is running brief profiles of its members. In today’s post: Meet Emily Hopkins, a database reporter covering the environment for The Star. 1) Why are you…
Over the past several weeks, Indianapolis Star reporters have drawn national recognition for their work. This well-deserved recognition will have a lasting effect on the newspaper’s profile. But as management…
On January 26, Indianapolis Newspaper Guild members unanimously voted in favor of electing Daniel Bradley as vice president. He joins Fatima Hussein (president), Stephen Holder (vice president) and Ryan Martin…
For 12 years, the journalists working for the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette have gone without raises. They’ve also been hit with pay cuts while receiving worse health care coverage. All that, while Toledo-based Block Communications, which…
The 2017 Guild Contract: CONTRACT BETWEEN INDIANAPOLIS NEWSPAPERS INC. and the INDIANAPOLIS NEWSPAPER GUILD December 22, 2016 TO December 21, 2017 THIS AGREEMENT is executed this December 22, 2016 between…
Dear Friends, Dec. 23, 2016 I wanted to share with you some year-end Guild news relating to the copy editors, the custodians, the contract and your Guild leadership. First, the…
Our Guild members took a short break from work Friday afternoon and took a stand for some issues we care deeply about. We stand for quality journalism – and the…
Two Realities When it comes to working for Gannett, parent company of The Indianapolis Star, there are two realities — the reality of those of us who actually make this…
Nothing irks news junkies more than a story — or heaven forbid, a headline — with a typo, a misspelling or a wrong name. Of all the journalists in a…
Management’s latest contract proposal to the Guild has come with a threat — agree to their demands to outsource the Copy Editing work and abandon our proposals or they’ll lay…
Guild contract negotiations with IndyStar management began Tuesday, barely an hour after we were told two of our producers were laid off as part of the latest round of Gannett…
An apple a day? How ’bout a Band-Aid? Not really a comprehensive plan for health care. But it seems that’s the ultimate destination for The Indianapolis Star’s employee health insurance. After…
Friends, As we work to persuade Gannett to cover our 2016 health insurance cost increases, we learned something very interesting late last week: Gannett is already planning to do that…
Star management has told the Guild it wants our members to bear the full burden of any health insurance cost increases for 2016, a troubling move that would amount to…
After more than a year of effort and several months of negotiations, the Guild has successfully negotiated a deal giving us the right to go with a health insurance alternative…
We essentially fought the company to a draw. The Guild fended off the company’s most odious contract proposals on severance pay but had to accept a new 2-year deal that…
Obviously, what happened Monday — with the Star announcing yet another round of job reductions — has left us all with a wide range of emotions spanning from shock to…
The Star will relocate in a few weeks to a new home Downtown. The spot offers benefits beyond a great menu of nearby restaurants, especially to the paper’s workers — who…
IN CONGRESS, JULY 4, 2014 The Unanimous Declaration of the representatives of the Indianapolis Newspaper Guild. When in the Course of human events it becomes necessary for Workers to stand up…
So far during contract talks, the conversation has been a bit one-sided. Star management has tried to dictate terms. It’s had little interest in listening. There’s been little negotiation. That…
Years ago, The Star made a promise to its employees: If we must resort to layoffs, or if we feel like you’re no longer up to the job, we’ll provide…
The Indianapolis Newspaper Guild is concerned about the harsh financial blow many of its members have taken since January 1 from changes to the health insurance coverage offered by Gannett, corporate…
These new layoffs – the fifth round of layoffs conducted at the Star in the past five years – didn’t cut deeply into the heart of the news operation as…
Star Media has begun a new round of layoffs that will affect 11 people covered by the Indianapolis Newspaper Guild’s contract in what the paper’s management calls a “resizing of…
The Indianapolis Newspaper Guild has won pay raises for most of its workers but was unable to stop The Indianapolis Star’s plans for outsourcing, which could ship up to eight…
Here are links to coverage of today’s “Save The Star” rally by local media. Learn more about our “Save The Star” campaign at SaveTheStar.com WISH-TV IndyStar employees protest outside HQ…
More than 100 Indianapolis Star employees and their family members rally today as part of our “Save The Star” campaign. We’ll post more info, photos and video later tonight. Learn…
Contract negotiations with Star and Gannett management are set to resume today. Negotiations will continue tomorrow. Keep an eye on your email for updates.
We will be leafletting Downtown prior to this Sunday’s Colts Game. If you haven’t been able to make a Colts leafletting, please try to join us this week, as this…
The leafletting effort at tonight’s Colts game is postponed due to rain in the forecast the rest of the day. The next Colts home game is at 1 p.m. against…
– A reminder to all to wear red tomorrow to show our unity as a newsroom. You can wear a red shirt, a red tie, red pants, red plaid, a…
Thousands of commuters at 16th and Delaware getting their chance to learn more about our Save The Star campaign. Learn more about the billboard and our Save The Star campaign.
The Indy News Guild will hold an informational meeting tonight at 6 p.m. to update members on the first two days of contract negotiations. We will meet at the Musicians…
We want everyone to wear red on Fridays. From now on. As long as we’re negotiating a contract. You can wear a red shirt, a red tie, red pants, red…
The Indianapolis Newspaper Guild will hold a meeting for all members on Wednesday, September 7 at 6 p.m. at the Indianapolis Musicians’ Guild hall on 325 N. Delaware St. (across from Star…
Due to travel disruptions caused by Hurricane Irene, the first two days of contract negotiations originally scheduled for Monday, August 29 and Tuesday, August 30 have been postponed. Schedules are…
The Indianapolis Newspaper Guild invites duespaying members and their families to enjoy a day at the ballpark on Sunday, Aug. 21, when the Indianapolis Indians take on the Leigh Valley…
The Star’s personnel office acknowledged Monday that there has been a major error in the information it has been giving laid-off employees about their post-employment health care coverage. Since the…
To help our friends who recently lost their jobs, the Guild is proud to sponsor a daylong career counseling session on Thursday, July 28 at Butler University that will offer…
For the former Star employees who were laid off on June 21, today was your first post-layoff paycheck with the first installment of the severance money due to you. We were also…
Are you feeling super? I hope so. Personally, I’ve been feeling a little less than super. I’ve had a few days of late that have been downright lousy. Like the…
The Guild has been getting several questions about severance payouts for the employees who were laid off last week. After meeting with Star HR director Olivia LaMelle, this is the…
We have been receiving some questions about COBRA benefits for the workers affected by the June 21 layoffs. I asked the Star’s human resources department to spell things out. I…
It’s been more than a week since Black Tuesday, the latest, deepest round of job cuts at The Indianapolis Star. For many of us, our focus in recent days has…
The first of what we expect to be two programs aimed at former Star employees looking for their next career will be held Saturday at IUPUI’s campus. “Celebrating Service, Looking…
An update to our friends and colleagues affected by last week’s layoffs: Career counseling — We’ve had quite an interest from former Star staffers/Guild members in helping you find your…
Friends, Wanted to pass on a couple of job leads, two of them close to home, two of them far away. First, the Daily-Journal in Franklin has openings for a…
As we are still trying to pick up the pieces following Tuesday’s layoffs, I have a few tidbits of news for our friends and colleagues who were let go. First,…
The following is a list of the guild covered newsroom employees who were let go by the Indianapolis Star during a round of layoffs that took place on Tuesday, June…
By now, most of the staff at The Indianapolis Star has been given at least an overview of the new staff restructuring in wake of the leaner (that’s putting it…
The Indianapolis Star Tuesday executed one of the most dramatic force reductions in its history, eliminating 81 positions — 62 by layoffs — and dramatically downsizing its news gathering operations.…
The New York Times looked that the practice of Gannett imposing furloughs on employees while the company’s executives continue to receive large bonuses. Here’s an excerpt from the article published…
Bobby King was unanimously elected today by the Indy News Guild officers to fill remaining time left on Tom Spalding’s term as president. Congratulations and thanks!
The Indy News Guild 34070 is proud to announce that a Guild member has stepped up to the challenge of leading the Indianapolis News Guild. Newsroom reporter Robert “Bobby” King…
Indy News Guild 34070 needs a new leader to fill departing president Tom Spalding’s term that runs through June 2013. Tom notified the unit that his last day with Gannett/Indianapolis…
The Indianapolis Newspaper Guild executive committee, made up of officers and stewards, will meet this afternoon to discuss replacing our outgoing officers. President Tom Spalding will be moving to another…
While the Indy News Guild has no influence over healthcare policies/packages, the disturbing news that Gannett has been slow to process our plans — which may give the appearance that…
This is a follow-up to an earlier e-mail regarding the Bob Dickey/corporate announcement today. It’s “good” news; the employees covered by the Indianapolis Guild will not be asked to participate in 1st Quarter…
An announcement was made this afternoon from Gannett that first-quarter unpaid furloughs will be instituted — and the email from Bob Dickey said that the company will be “communicating separately…
“As representative of our 166-member union, which has shrunk 27.5% since January 2008 due to layoffs and attrition, I welcomed Karen, who will be relocating with her family to Central…
Greetings to all of you on this Labor Day 2010. This week, the Indianapolis News Guild will distribute new signs that we hope you will all hang/showcase/display, on your desks.…
Gannett’s capacity for inflicting pain can still surprise and outrage. Less than a week removed from the one-year anniversary of the layoffs of 21 of our coworkers (editors and Guild…
Congratulations to the new slate of officers of the Indianapolis Newspaper Guild, who were elected today. The team of five ran unopposed. The volunteer, unpaid three-year terms begin July 1.…
Wednesday, June 30 is “election day” for the Indy News Guild 34070. Officeholders run every 3 years for five positions per our bylaws – president, two vice presidents, secretary and…
Susan J. Guyett filed her lawsuit in a federal court in Indianapolis on Monday after the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission gave its support for her to sue. Guyett, 61, filed…
New grievance filed We officially notified the Star on April 19 that the Indianapolis Newspaper Guild, TNG-CWA 34070, is filing a grievance over the outsourcing of work performed by our…
Here are a few links to recent coverage on the debate on whether companies are now using unpaid interns for free labor. New York Times – The Unpaid Intern, Legal…
Guild quarterly meeting: Our next meeting is scheduled for 2pm -245 p.m. March 30 [Tuesday] at the Musicians Hall, 325 N. Delaware St., if you want to address concerns, gripe…
Highlights of this electronic-only edition: Indy News Guild upset over Gannett CEO salary; company rejects request to renegotiate contract to allow for potential of wage increase; we urge all members…
A number of Guild members have had questions since Star publisher Michael Kane on March 1 forwarded the message from Bob Dickey, president of Gannett’s U.S. Community Publishing Division, regarding…
The Indianapolis News Guild informed Editor Dennis Ryerson by e-mail this evening that we are requesting the right to bargain any change to the current time-keeping system, based on conversations…
The Indy News Guild was made aware Monday afternoon by HR of a new electronic timekeeping system. Please keep in mind that we have not agreed to the Kronos system.…
All: A quick note that will foreshadow, somewhat, our upcoming print Inkling. These are items that are too good to wait, and came during our quarterly Guild membership meeting on…
THE INDIANAPOLIS NEWS GUILD QUARTERLY MEMBERSHIP MEETING (PER BYLAWS) 3:30 P.M. TUESDAY OCT. 27 325 N. DELAWARE STREET AGENDA: APPOINTMENT OF SECRETARY TO FILL TERM THROUGH JULY 1, 2010. FEEL…
Copies of the contract are in the process of being distributed across the Star empire. Most downtown employees should have received theirs and copies will be delivered Tuesday to employees…
As many of you are painfully aware, the 10% pay cut went into effect today with the payroll for Sept. 18. The Guild has told management that we are examining…
Star Publisher Michael Kane and I signed the two-year contract this morning together in the fourth-floor board room, making the deal official. The company and Guild will split the cost…
Dispute comes to convention Against SPJ officials’ wishes, The Indianapolis Star guild President Tom Spalding came with multicolored leaflets in hand to give a message to media giant and convention…
Although we have ratified a contract, which will be signed Monday, we are trying to mount an effort to publicize our recent union vote. Toward that end, a handful of…
The following letter was sent out earlier this afternoon to the publisher, Michael Kane, which we wanted to share with you. Michael Kane publisher, Indianapolis Star Aug. 26, 2009 Dear…
The membership of Indianapolis News Guild 34070 voted 56-45 to ratify a contract with Gannett. Members voted for a 2-year contract that takes effect Aug. 30 through Aug. 29, 2011.…
The Indianapolis News Guild vote will be held from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. today. We will count absentee and in-person votes and expect to have an answer by 8…
The Indianapolis News Guild local 34070 today reached a tentative agreement with representatives of Gannett/The Indianapolis Star that would include a 10% permanent pay cut effective Aug. 30, 2009 that…
The Indy News Guild is getting ready to head back to the bargaining table with Gannett management this Thursday and Friday. We have been able to partially reconstitute our team…
Just wanted to thank everyone who participated in our Red Days over the past two weeks — especially those who came in on their days off or traveled downtown from…
As we prepare for labor negotiations to resume Aug. 6-7, another opportunity is before you to show a united display of our presence … and would reinforce to the executives…
The Indianapolis News Guild has some important new developments to share with you regarding our ongoing effort to craft a final contract that both negotiating teams can accept and that…
We are asking all members to show their support for the Guild during contract negotiations by going as a group to Thursday’s employee meetings with publisher Michael Kane. If possible,…
We lost 14 Guild members over a 2-day period, and almost all of them were duespayers. On Friday we will begin the process of making sure those names are removed…
Based on an e-mail all of us Gannett properties received last week, we expect some bad news to strike the newsroom by Thursday, with the possibility (based on reports on…
Gannett has contacted the representative from the international Newspaper Guild who will present our case in the arbitration for seven employees laid off in December, seeking to postpone the hearing…
Guild officers met with James Keough of Human Resources on Thursday afternoon to offer to determine whether any Guild members wanted to volunteer for the upcoming layoffs in order to…
The membership of the Indianapolis Newspaper Guild voted 97-9 today to reject a two-year contract proposal originally put forth by the company April 15. Because this was not a last,…
What: Secret-ballot vote on Gannett’s two-year contract offer When: Tuesday, June 30, noon-8 p.m. Where: Musicians Hall, across from Star parking garage, 325 N. Delaware St., Downtown Indy This is…
The Indianapolis Newspaper Guild is reminding you to request an absentee ballot if you aren’t sure you’ll be here for the JUNE 30 vote — the vote is one week…
The Indianapolis Newspaper Guild is reminding you to request an absentee ballot if you aren’t sure you’ll be here for the JUNE 30 vote — that’s two weeks from today.…
The Indianapolis Newspaper Guild today officially scheduled a membership vote for Tuesday, June 30, on the company’s proposal for a two-year contract. Officers this afternoon mailed out details of the…
Guild officers and stewards will be meeting at 12:30 p.m. this Wednesday at the Musicians Hall to pick a suitable date to hold an “information session” as well as an…
The bargaining committee of Indianapolis News Guild Local 34070 has agreed to put Gannett’s two-year contract offer (dated 4-15-09) to our membership for a vote. The committee initially rejected that…
The Indy News Guild bargaining committee is returning to the table from 1 to 4 pm, May 28 (Thursday) as the company will hear us out in terms of structuring…
This afternoon, the bargaining committee of Indianapolis News Guild 34070 voted 9-0 to NOT take Gannett’s two-year contract offer, dated 4-15-09, to our membership for a vote at this time.…
Thanks to Judy Wolf (author) and Carolyn Doyle (proofer) for their work on this question and answer and step-by-step guide to dealing with furloughs and filing for unemployment in Indiana.
The Indy News Guild will host the first of several informational meetings related to Gannett’s latest contract proposal this Sunday, April 19, from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Musicians…
As you are all aware, the Indy News Guild has been involved in contract negotiations with Gannett since January. The labor process has been slow and frustrating, and it’s been…
The membership of Indy News Guild 34070 voted overwhelmingly Tuesday and Wednesday to approve the 2nd quarter furlough, a one-week stint of unpaid time off. The voting turnout was over…
The company eased up on its request for an earlier deadline; so voting on whether the second-quarter furloughs should be taken is set for all day Wednesday, April 1. Please…
Your Guild leadership team wanted to keep you in the loop regarding the company’s plans to implement second-quarter furloughs, a move that will impact the 200+ people in our bargaining…
Just like last time, the changes outlined in the letter today from Gannett regarding Furlough No. 2 are all things that the company would have to negotiate with the Guild…
The Indianapolis News Guild is sad to inform you that Gannett is now seeking to cut the pay of newsroom and building services employees by 15 percent. The lawyer for…
Your Indianapolis News Guild 34070 is still in the early stages of negotiations with Gannett over a new contract, and we want talks to stay productive and not one-sided! You…
To all members: The Guild is holding a membership meeting at 2 p.m. Sunday, March 8, at the Musicians Hall. We urge all members to attend. The purpose of the…
The Indianapolis News Guild’s bargaining committee concluded our latest set of meetings Wednesday afternoon with representatives of Gannett regarding our attempts to come to an agreement on a new contract. We…
Tuesday afternoon, your Indianapolis Newspaper Guild contract bargaining team completed two days of talks with management representatives from The Star and Gannett. Although we tentatively reached agreement on three minor matters, we…
The Indy News Guild challenged separate job cuts ordered by Gannett at the Indy Star in August and December using the grievance clause in our Contract. The company denied those…
In order to replace our president, who was voluntarily laid off in December, we had a special election at a Guild membership meeting on Thursday, January 22, at noon. Tom…
Thanks to you for your phenomenal turnout Friday and today (over 77%) at our specially called, emergency meetings. After an impartial secret-ballot vote that was counted by stewards Adam Yates,…
We had a great turnout this evening regarding the furlough — over 60 voters came to the musicians hall — including five new duespayers. (Thank you!) We also motored up…
*** MEETING & VOTE FROM 4 to 5 PM TODAY and 11 AM to 1 PM SATURDAY at Indy News Guild headquarters (Musicians Hall across from the Star parking garage)…
Your Guild is keenly aware of today’s announcement by corporate about one-week, first-quarter 2009 unpaid furloughs. We have already contacted the Newspaper Guild/CWA to get their advice and explore our…
Members of the Indianapolis Newspaper Guild Local 34070 — your union reps — met with three members of management Thursday, Jan. 8, to begin bargaining what would be our third…
At 9:30 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 8, the Indy News Guild Local 30470 returns to the bargaining table with representatives from Gannett. We’ll learn what corporate has in store for over…
The Indy News Guild filed a grievance with the company Dec. 12 over the Dec. 3 layoffs of 14 employees represented by the Guild. Our position is that the company,…
Thursday, December 18, guild officers met with management to discuss outstanding grievances. One grievance that had been filed early this year was for a newsroom employee classified as a paraprofessional…
The Guild and Star management have been in back-and-forth discussion to develop a cell-phone policy to resolve a grievance we filed so staffers – primarily reporters – are provided with…
During the December 18 meeting, the Guild also brought to management’s attention a problem with the scheduling for a Guild member. This full-time employee, who works a five-day, 40-hour schedule…
The Guild will hold a membership meeting at noon on Thursday, Jan. 22, in the Musicians Hall on Delaware St. across from the Star parking structure. There will be a…
The Guild and management are scheduled to begin bargaining on a new contract on Jan. 8. The Guild’s bargaining team has met four times in preparation for negotiations. Our current contract…
The Guild has enlisted steward Adam Yates to reconstruct our Web site. The current one is very functional at einkling.wordpress.com. The Guild now owns the domain name indynewsguild.com. We will…
These are some of the issues and problems the Guild has dealt with over the past year, along with some of its accomplishments: + In March the Guild filed a…
The Indianapolis News Guild of CWA Local 34070 represents around 40 full-time hardworking journalists of the Indianapolis Star.
Email: indynewsguild70@gmail.com
P.O. Box 44130
Indianapolis, IN 46244
