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Yahoo
07-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
NowThis Workers Unanimously Ratify New 3-Year WGA East Contract
Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience. Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience. Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience. Generate Key Takeaways Staff at the short-form video news outlet NowThis have officially reached a deal with management on a new three-year contract. Per the Writers Guild of America East, the new collective agreement — which establishes higher wage minimums and key protections against generative artificial intelligence — was unanimously ratified by the 9-member bargaining unit. More from Deadline 'The Mighty 9 remaining members of the NowThis Union are thrilled to celebrate our successful contract negotiation!' the NowThis bargaining unit said in a statement Wednesday. 'We're very thankful to those who supported us by writing letters to the CEOs of NowThis and Accelerate Change and encouraging them to help us reach a deal. We look forward to working with management and continuing to grow NowThis into the success we know it is.' Highlights from the contract include an increased wage minimum of $80,000. The overall contract minimum has been bumped to $65,000 with an additional $1,000 increase to all minimums in Year 2 and Year 3. All current members will also receive raises retroactive to April 1, with respect to seniority and current salary. As for generative AI, which has been a huge priority for the WGAE in its contracts with various news outlets as of late, the protections are as follows: Unless the Company obtains the consent of the individual, the Company shall not use or sell a digital replica (voice or likeness or style) of any individual within the bargaining unit At least 15 days' notice to the Union of the Company's intent to use any new GAI tool or similar technology that it expects to have a direct and material impact on specific terms and conditions of employment applicable to members of the unit Employees may decline to be credited, on any content where GAI has been used in a substantial capacity to alter or create the original content 'Our members at NowThis have been critical to the company's success and growth,' Sara David, WGAE Vice President of Online Media, added in a statement of her own. 'We're proud to see these dedicated members win a contract that reflects their value.' This marks the second contract for workers at NowThis since organizing with the WGAE. The bargaining unit ratified its first ever union contract in 2022. The WGAE represents a wide range of publications in the online news sector including the Bustle Digital Group, Civic News Group, CNET, Committee to Protect Journalists, Fast Company, Future PLC, Gizmodo Media Group, Hearst Magazines, HuffPost, Inc., Jewish Currents, NowThis, Onion Inc., Refinery29, Salon, Slate, Talking Points Media, The Dodo, The Intercept, Thrillist, VICE and Vox Media. Best of Deadline Sign up for Deadline's Newsletter. For the latest news, follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
Yahoo
20-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Courier Voluntarily Recognizes Newsroom Staff's Unionization With WGA East
Courier has agreed to voluntarily recognize its newsroom staff's union, the Writers Guild of America East announced Tuesday. The 50-member bargaining unit — which includes reporters, editors, designers, and social media managers — will not be represented by the WGAE as the group moves to negotiate its first contract with its employer. More from Deadline Pushkin Industries Workers Ratify First Union Contract With Podcast Company WGA Zeroes In On AI Protections In CBS News Contract Negotiations To "Safeguard Journalism As A Profession" IATSE Urges Against Kennedy Center Cancellations, Citing Removal Of "Critical Opportunities" For Crew '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,' the organizing committee said in a statement. The union didn't provide details on when it will begin talks on its first collective bargaining agreement. Timelines vary, so it could take many months before the union is able to ratify a contract. '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 company's CEO and founder Tara McGowan said in a statement of her own. Added Sara David, WGAE Vice President of Online Media: '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.' Best of Deadline Everything We Know About Paramount's 'Regretting You' Adaptation So Far List Of Hollywood & Media Layoffs From Paramount To Warner Bros Discovery To CNN & More Which Colleen Hoover Books Are Becoming Movies? 'Verity,' 'Reminders Of Him' & 'Regretting You' Will Join 'It Ends With Us'
