COURIER and the Writers Guild of America East Announce Voluntary Recognition of Staff Union
NEW YORK and WASHINGTON, DC (March 20, 2025)—COURIER and the Writers Guild of America East (WGAE) are pleased to announce that we have reached an agreement for the voluntary recognition of COURIER’s staff union.
Since the beginning of this process, COURIER and WGAE have engaged in productive and positive conversations for voluntary recognition, reflecting our shared commitment to fostering a collaborative and supportive workplace. The 50-member bargaining unit, which includes reporters, editors, designers, and social media managers, represents the core creative and editorial staff who contribute to COURIER’s work and mission.
Tara McGowan, CEO and Founder of COURIER noted, “COURIER strongly believes in the rights of workers to organize and will uphold our commitment to supporting unionization. We know that this effort will enable our journalists, creators, and staff to continue to produce exceptional values-driven, impactful journalism that is accessible to all.”
The COURIER United Organizing Committee said, “We are pleased that COURIER has opted to voluntarily recognize our union at this crucial time when media workers everywhere are fighting for stronger protections against layoffs and better pay. We look forward to negotiating a strong contract that empowers every worker at COURIER as we navigate the ongoing transformation of our industry.”
Sara David, WGAE Vice President of Online Media, said, “I’m so happy to welcome the COURIER staff to the Writers Guild of America East. We appreciate that management at COURIER upheld its progressive values by working quickly to recognize the union. Every newsroom benefits from a strong union contract.”
We look forward to continuing constructive discussions and negotiations to ensure a fair and equitable agreement that benefits all parties.
ABOUT THE WRITERS GUILD OF AMERICA EAST
The Writers Guild of America East, AFL-CIO, is a labor union of more than 7,500 members working in film, television, news, podcasts and online media. The Guild negotiates and administers contracts that protect the creative and economic rights of its members; conducts programs, seminars and events on issues of interest to writers; and presents writers’ views to various bodies of government. For more information on the Writers Guild of America East, visit wgaeast.org.
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