Gannett journalists to strike in protest of CEO and cost-cutting measures.
TL;DR
Journalists at Gannett, the largest newspaper chain in the US, are planning a one-day strike during the company's annual shareholder meeting to demand new leadership. The NewsGuild-CWA union, which represents over 1,000 employees, has accused CEO Mike Reed of hollowing out newsrooms and prioritising his own pockets over investing in journalists. The strike will involve 24 Gannett newspapers across seven states, with some newsrooms striking for up to two days. Gannett has contested the allegations and said it is focused on investing in local newsrooms and negotiating fairly with the union.
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