The Chicago News Guild

Contact: UCP Workers Guild | ucpworkers@gmail.com Emily Steelhammer, Executive Director | esteelhammer@chicagonewsguild.org Sign On to Help Chicago Press Workers Gain Voluntary Recognition! Workers at the University of Chicago Press are forming a union with the Chicago News Guild, TNG-CWA Local 34071, joining the nationwide labor movement for a stronger publishing industry. The UCP Workers Guild has requested that leadership agree to voluntary recognition and work with staff

Every year on May 1, workers around the world mark May Day as a day of solidarity, protest, and collective power. May Day’s roots are in Chicago, the city of big shoulders- and the home of the labor movement. The Fight for the Eight-Hour Work Day In the late 19th century, working people in Chicago faced horrific conditions. Fourteen to sixteen hour shifts were the norm. Factory floors were super dangerous. Wages were low. Workers had little protection and even less power. The

By: Rose Schafer, SEIU Local 1 PSU Unit Chair Things are bad at the NLRB. Between increased union organizing (good!) and intentionally vicious understaffing (bad!), it now takes over 400 days to get to a complaint. And even when you do get a complaint (and then a hearing and then — if you win — a remedial order), what does it actually order? These days, maybe just a notice posting. And if all you’re gonna is a flyer in the breakroom a year or so later, why bother filing ULP c

We’re inviting all CNG Unit Leaders, regardless of experience level, to join us for an upcoming Leadership Orientation designed to support and strengthen your roles and responsibilities as CNG leaders. Whether you’re brand new or a seasoned officer, these sessions will offer valuable insights and practical tools to help you build and maintain your bargaining power. During the orientation, we’ll cover a range of topics focused on empowering you in your leadership role. From s

The Chicago News Guild is proud to invite our members to join the Chicago Federation of Labor’s May Day 5K 2026 ! It's a celebration of worker solidarity, collective action, and the fight for fair workplaces. Whether you’re a seasoned runner or just in it for the walk and the camaraderie, join us ! May Day has always been more than a date on the calendar. It’s a reminder that the union values we uphold like fair wages, safe working conditions, dignity on the job were won beca

Yesterday afternoon, more than thirty community organizers and faith leaders gathered at Federal Plaza to hold a press conference about the petition calling for a special prosecutor in the investigation of Midway Blitz. Nearly 250 people back the petition, which says a special prosecutor is needed because Cook County State’s Attorney Eileen O’Neill Burke has failed to act. She called the demands “frivolous” and said she “will strenuously oppose this petition.” You can read mo

Contact (708) 576-1265‬ OneTriibeUnited@gmail.com CHICAGO — On March 9, two weeks after going public with its efforts to unionize with the Chicago News Guild, TRiiBE leadership senselessly fired a member of One Triibe United, alleging that they had broken nonexistent company ethics rules. We believe this is retaliation for organizing a union. We will be filing an Unfair Labor Practice Charge with the National Labor Relations Board. One Triibe United demands the immediate rein

The staff of Current Affairs unionized with CNG ! They received immediate voluntary recognition from Current Affairs editor-in-chief, Nathan J. Robinson, and the board of directors. We love to see it. Membership in CNG will allow Current Affairs staffers to maintain the high standards in wages and working conditions they have experienced at Current Affairs , allowing them to do their best work and provide readers with the high-quality writing, art, graphic design, and pol

Every March, Women’s History Month invites us to reflect on the countless ways women have shaped our societies. Among the most powerful contributions are those made by women in journalism and the labor movement. Through their words, investigations, and organizing, women helped expose injustice and build movements that transformed working life. In journalism, women used the power of the press to challenge inequality. Ida B. Wells courageously investigated and documented the ho

Click here to help TRiiBE win our union! Follow TRiiBE staffers on Instagram! A message from One Triibe United - The TRiiBE has grown so much since its founding in 2017, thanks to the Black and abolitionist press that paved the way for us. We are a trusted news source on both the local and national levels. This moment in our democracy calls for accountable, bold, and fearless journalism. We’re forming a union not only to meet the moment, but to build a sustainable future for

We are proud to welcome the CPR Guild to the Chicago News Guild Local 34071! The CPR Guild are the researchers, communicators, and political staff whose daily labor helps shape the story, strategy, and impact of the Chicago Teachers Union. They analyze the realities of Chicago Public Schools, tell the truth about the conditions members face, confront attacks against public education and the union, and move ideas into the world that advance justice for students, educators, and

Members of Teamsters Local 743 have ratified a strong new agreement that delivers meaningful economic gains, expanded benefits, and long-term retirement security. The contract reflects the power of collective bargaining and the unity of the bargaining unit in Chicago. Real Wage Growth and Stronger Minimums The new contract secures guaranteed general wage increases (GWIs) for the life of the agreement: 2% increase in 2026 2% increase in 2027 2.5% increase in 2028 Significantl

Rose Schafer emerges as the new leader of the SEIU Local 1 Pro Staff unit. The votes were counted at 4:30PM CST on Friday, February 20. See the certification results here:

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

CHICAGO -- The staff employees of Cook County College Teachers Union (CCCTU) proudly announce that they are forming a union and seeking...

Contact: Email cbworkersguild@gmail.com or call 773-357-7096 CHICAGO — Workers at the nonprofit journalism lab City Bureau are forming a...

Please sign this letter for Chicago News Guild's newest bargaining unit, Sapiens United . The future of their magazine, and their union...

Do you find yourself taking on the vast majority of your union's organizing work? Are you ready for your coworkers to step up and share...

Some us celebrate May Day by running a 5k, some of us would rather go bowling, which allows you time to sit down between periods of mild...