A top news union’s organizing costs and some of its leaders’ outspoken left-leaning criticism of journalism are drawing a backlash from some unionized journalists at the New York Times, Reuters, and other newsrooms. Since the war began last year, at least three NewsGuild staff members have repeatedly retweeted posts criticizing The New York Times’ coverage of the war in Gaza. In a post in the Times’ Guild Slack, education reporter Jeremy Peters singled out the tweet, arguing that it would damage the Time’s own credibility. Supportive union members have also pushed back strongly against complaints about making the Guild dues increase permanent. In an internal Times Guild Slack message shared with Semafor this week, New York Times opinion editor Parker Richards wrote that McLaughlin’s note was “disgusting.”“We are part of a Guild of journalists to advocate for journalists,” he said.

Source: New York Times June 07, 2024 16:47 UTC