Schneps Media Reporters Unionize, Citing Low Pay and High Turnover at NYC's Largest Local News Chain
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Nick Pinto
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Summary
Reporters at Schneps Media, the largest local news print chain in NYC with over 100 publications including amNewYork, Queens Courier, and Brooklyn Paper, are unionizing. Citing low pay and high turnover, 85% of the 27-person editorial bargaining unit have signed union cards. The journalists say they cannot afford to live on their current salaries in New York City.
Key quotes
· 3 pulled85 percent of the bargaining unit, which consists of 27 editorial staffers across Schneps publications, have signed cards in support of the union.
Reporters at Schneps Media are forming a union, they announced Monday morning, citing low pay and high turnover.
Reporters at Schneps Media, which includes amNew York, Queens Courier, and the Brooklyn Paper, say they can't afford to live on their salaries.
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