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The Chicago News Guild is proud to welcome our newly elected leadership team. At a moment of rapid change and uncertainty in our country, this transition marks both continuity and renewal: continuity in our shared commitment to strong union values, and renewal in the energy, ideas, and perspectives our new leaders bring to the table. Before we bring in the new guard, we want to thank our outgoing leaders for their dedication and service. President Andy Grimm , Secretary Tim C
On December 18, 2025, management presented a so-called “last, best, and final offer” (LBFO) and tried to treat it as a take-it-or-leave-it deal. Calling something “last, best, and final” does not make it so. It is still just a proposal, and the union has the right to review it, ask questions, make counterproposals, and take reasonable time to respond. Bargaining is about mutual exchange, not ultimatums. In the same bargaining session, management attempted to impose a deadlin
