When did the Los Angeles Times journalists' contract negotiations begin?

Negotiations for the new Los Angeles Times journalists' contract began over three years ago.

What are the key benefits for Los Angeles Times newsroom workers in the new contract?

The new contract provides significant pay raises over three years and strengthens protections against non-union labor.

Did the union at the Los Angeles Times achieve all their negotiation goals?

While the union achieved key gains in pay and protections, success in strengthening seniority protections was marginal.

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Journalists Secure New Contract After 3-Year Fight

3 Dec

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Summary

Newsroom workers to receive raises totaling over $8,000 across three years.
Union members successfully fended off attempts to use non-union labor.
Negotiations followed multiple rounds of layoffs and buyouts.

Journalists Secure New Contract After 3-Year Fight

After more than three years of difficult negotiations, Los Angeles Times journalists have overwhelmingly approved a new guild contract. This hard-fought resolution brings substantial pay increases to over 200 newsroom employees, with stipulated raises for the first three years of the agreement. The union successfully thwarted attempts by management to reduce job protections and hire more non-union staff.

The ratification process was marked by significant challenges, including several rounds of layoffs and voluntary departures that nearly halved the union's membership. Despite these hurdles, the journalists' resolve led to a tentative agreement in November, following a strike authorization vote and an intensive 20-hour bargaining session.