McClatchy and Guild working on money, metrics and marijuana

Pacific Media Workers Guild February 8, 2018May 8, 2020 0 comment

Bargaining continued in late January, early February at all four McClatchy California units (The Modesto Bee, The Fresno Bee, The Sacramento Bee and News Desk West). Full contracts are up at Modesto, Fresno and News Desk West while Sacramento has a reopener. The guild and company were able to narrow bargaining to a few core issues during each of the sessions. They include the new metrics for page view goals, seniority language in the case of layoffs, minimum salary levels and merit pay scales, equipment reimbursement, and drug policy.

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Bargaining starts at McClatchy, but Company demurs on pay

Pacific Media Workers Guild November 22, 2017May 8, 2020 0 comment

Bargaining has begun at all four McClatchy California units (The Modesto Bee, The Fresno Bee, The Sacramento Bee and News Desk West). Negotiations took place in all three cities last week. The Guild is emphasizing coordination on the behalf of all the McClatchy units.

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Fresno Bee unit ratifies raises and virtual transfer of copy desk

Michael Applegate March 25, 2015March 27, 2015 0 comment

Guild members voted unanimously Tuesday to approve the tentative agreement reached by the bargaining team and management. This language includes: – A 2% merit pool (raises). – Makes a small change so that a review date stays the same when a short leave of absence is taken. – Adds language to comply with state law […]

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Fresno Bee members ratify a 3-year contract

Michael Applegate May 19, 2014November 22, 2014 0 comment

After six months of bargaining, Fresno Bee Guild members voted Thursday to approve a new three-year contract. A huge thank you goes out to all of you who participated at the bargaining table or gave feedback on the social media policy and other issues.

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Fresno Bee members and management move toward agreement

Michael Applegate April 11, 2014November 22, 2014 0 comment

Guild negotiators moved closer to a tentative agreement on a three-year contract with the Fresno Bee on Wednesday. Management presented a comprehensive, final offer, but agreed to address several Guild concerns.

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Valentine’s day sweet for Fresno Bee members

Michael Applegate February 19, 2013November 22, 2014 0 comment

In a Valentine’s Day vote, Guild members at the Fresno Bee unanimously approved the tentative agreement on this year’s contract re-opener.

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Fresno Bee members face furloughs; Guild urges them to say “no” to free overtime

Michael Applegate February 5, 2013 0 comment

Management wants the right to do two furloughs in 2013, threatening to take away raises if the workers do not approve. As the company acts to diminish workers’ earnings, Guild members are reminded to put in for their over-time pay.