After the first work stoppage in the history of the LA Times on Friday, guild leadership encouraged members to “observe bargaining” with management on Wednesday to keep up the momentum as negotiations continue. In an email sent to guild members on Monday and obtained by TheWrap, leadership thanked staffers for their support on Friday’s walkout and encouraged them to continue fighting. According to the Guild, “Management was clearly unnerved by our actions last Friday. According to the email, LA Times management gave the guild an ultimatum, “choose whether the company would keep its promises on diversity or keep its promises on seniority.”“Our members were clear: It’s a false choice,” the email said. “Attractive buyouts make both possible.”“And the red herring about the bargaining committee not holding a vote?” the note continued.

Source: Los Angeles Times January 23, 2024 00:15 UTC