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Collective bargaining
KGW-TV, union at odds again
Photojournalists and editors say the station’s corporate owner is trying to undo hard-won agreements over staffing and union jurisdiction.
Jobs
KGW-TV is being sold to a hedge fund … and that could be okay for workers
Media giant Tegna Inc. is being acquired by the New York based hedge fund Standard General for $5.4 billion.
Collective bargaining
KGW returns to labor peace
A long-festering union dispute comes to a close as the third union at KGW-TV ratifies a new contract.
Collective bargaining
At KGW-TV, unions take stand against ‘Uberization’ of news
Meanwhile, in Seattle, City Council takes the unions' side.
Collective bargaining
KGW-TV on trial for labor violation
KGW wants an end to union jurisdiction, but won't show why it needs that
Collective bargaining
Facing Gannett, KGW unions pass a test of unity
Defying a company negotiator, the unions attend each other’s contract negotiating sessions
Collective bargaining
Unions protest anti-union moves by KGW
Parent company Gannett wants to end union jurisdiction.
Collective bargaining
KGW unions to demonstrate in Pioneer Square April 25
In contract bargaining, Gannett is proposing to eliminate union jurisdiction.
Collective bargaining
Gannett pushes an exotic proposal at KGW, KING-TV
Three unions — IATSE, IBEW, and SAG/AFTRA gear up for conflict