• by Ray Schultz , Yesterday

The union representing workers at the New York Daily News has negotiated a tentative labor contract with owner Alden Global Capital after a difficult three-year effort that included multiple rallies. 

The deal, seen as a landmark, includes what the union calls life-changing salary minimums, wage increases and new benefits for part-timers.  

“Winning the first contract for the Daily News’ workers in more than 30 years was an uphill battle,” says Michael Sheridan, unit chair of the Daily News Union, in a statement. "From the historic walkout to distributing flyers and organizing rallies, it was a Herculean effort. But it never would have happened without the dedicated efforts of dozens of people, including those who have left the News for bigger and better things.”  

Last week, the New York City Council passed a resolution supporting the union under the banner, "Too Tough to Die." 

“The Daily News journalists are underpaid and face poor working conditions, with only 65 journalists covering 8.5 million residents,” said Council member Carmen De La Rosa. “Alden Global Capital is a union-busting firm threatening our paper. This City Council is with workers, and the Too Tough to Die Resolution reinforces our support of the Daily News Union’s unionized journalists in their fight for a fair contract.”