The New York Times Company announced on January 9, 2025, that it received a letter requesting eligible members of The Athletic's U.S. newsroom to join the NewsGuild bargaining unit that represents journalists at The New York Times. This marks a significant unionization effort within the acquired sports media property.
The company stated its belief that The Athletic's journalists should form a separate bargaining unit within the NewsGuild, rather than being absorbed into the existing Times unit. This approach, similar to the Wirecutter Union, aims to preserve The Athletic's independent newsroom, unique workplace culture, and specific needs for covering sports nationally and locally.
Management argues that a separate bargaining unit is the best path for maintaining the size and strength of The Athletic's newsroom and achieving economic sustainability and growth. The company is prepared to voluntarily recognize such a separate unit and will work with the NewsGuild, or proceed with the National Labor Relations Board if an agreement is not reached.
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