Two dozen union members at Democrat and Chronicle (Rochester, New York) and Canandaigua Daily Messenger have unanimously ratified a collective bargaining agreement with
owner Gannett, following two-and-a-half years of negotiations and a 19-day strike, according to Democrat and Chronicle.
The two-year deal includes:
- An average
raise of 15% over the two years of the contract
- Raises of up to $10,000 and $20,000
- A minimum salary scale
- $1,000 bonus for employees when the contract becomes official
The contract also provides new layoff and disciplinary protections.
“We
sincerely believe these terms benefit our hard-working and talented journalists while positioning our local publications to continue providing stability and growth,” the NewsGuild of Rochester
and management said in a joint statement, Democrat and Chronicle reports.
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