Daily Herald journalists clear vote to successfully form labor union
Journalists at the Daily Herald voted 15-0 to form a labor union. The staff will join the Chicago News Guild Local 34071.
Journalists of suburban publication the Daily Herald officially voted to form a labor union Thursday, according to the Daily Herald News Guild.The 15-0 vote was observed by union and management officials at the National Labor Relations Board offices at the Dirksen Federal Courthouse. The Daily Herald staff joined the Chicago News Guild Local 34071 TNG-CWA, which also represents journalists at the Sun-Times.The union is now planning to poll its members to determine contract conditions and…
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