Negotiations

Our contract with MaineToday Media requires the company to discuss with the Guild giving a wage increase to members after one year.  read more »

Please note: New language is underlined. Only Sections that have substantive changes are included below.  read more »

The Guild and company reached tentative agreement on three more Articles during negotiations on April 25.  read more »

The documents and record of bargaining are controlling for final language and intent of the parties. All contract language not below is old language (current contract).  read more »

The company sent a letter on April 18 giving its contractual 30-day notice to terminate the contract. The contract would terminate June 1.  read more »

With the announcement of the sale, PTU negotiation preparations have been put on hold. It is assumed a new owner will be in place and settled in before negotiations start.  read more »

Labor leaders throughout Maine, including Dale Blethen, have signed on to a petition in support of the Portland Newspaper Guild members working in the newsroom at the Morning Sentinel in Waterville  read more »

182 out of 263 eligible members cast ballots for the Portland unit contract. There were 157 yes votes and 25 no votes. The contract ratification passes.

The Guild and company reached a tentative agreement on a four-year contract for the Portland unit at 8:30 Thursday night. Contract language changes should be available by Tuesday.  read more »