Over the last decade, the American newsroom has undergone a radical transformation, as the revenues newspapers relied on for decades disappeared. This resulted in rampant layoffs, low pay and overworked journalists. As a result, more journalists and newspaper workers are unionizing.
Jon Schleuss, President of The NewsGuild-Communication Workers of America, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the efforts of journalists throughout the country to unionize and the challenges they face in a shrinking news industry. Continue reading