The NewsGuild of New York
Newspaper PublishingNew York, United States11-50 Employees
The NewsGuild of New York is a labor union representing workers in the news and media sector, operating as Local 31003 of the Communications Workers of America. Based in New York City, the organization advocates on behalf of employees across print, digital, video, and photo journalism, as well as roles in advertising and circulation, supporting nearly 3,000 workers at New York area-based media outlets and their bureaus nationwide. Founded in 1934 by Heywood Broun and colleagues, the guild positions itself as a workplace voice for journalists and related staff within the broader newspaper publishing industry, addressing labor concerns and collective bargaining interests. Recent activity indicates the union has pursued legal action in notable cases involving major media employers, reflecting its role in enforcing agreements and representing worker interests in employment practices involving technology use and unfair labor practices.