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Tronc Agrees To Let Its Virginia Newsrooms Unionize

4:31pm September 14, 2018

by Avie Schneider

The traditionally anti-union Tronc newspaper company on Friday agreed to allow journalists at its two Virginia papers to organize, averting the need for a federally overseen vote, organizers tell NPR.

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Like Bigger Peers, Tronc's Virginia Newsrooms Set To Unionize

1:49pm September 04, 2018

Journalists at Tronc's two Virginia papers, the Daily Press in Newport News and The Virginian-Pilot in Norfolk, are following the path of other Tronc newsrooms after corporate controversies.

Tronc cited financial pressures in gutting the New York Daily News, a major force in local coverage. It has won Pulitzer Prizes and been a thorn in President Trump's side.

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Tronc Slashes 'New York Daily News' Staff By Half

2:38pm July 23, 2018

by David Folkenflik

Tronc cited financial pressures in gutting the newsroom of the punchy New York City tabloid, a major force in local coverage. It has won Pulitzer Prizes and been a thorn in President Trump's side.

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In this Jan. 10, 2017, file photo, pharmaceuticals billionaire Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong waves as he arrives in the lobby of Trump Tower in New York for a meeting with President-elect Donald Trump. Soon-Shiong will take over the L.A. Times on Monday.

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New 'LA Times' Owner Wants To Compete With 'New York Times' And 'Washington Post'

2:29pm June 18, 2018

by David Folkenflik

Patrick Soon-Shiong takes over the Los Angeles Times on Monday. He said he hopes it will be perceived "not just as a regional paper, but indeed a national paper and hopefully an international paper."

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According to labor organizers, Tronc has agreed to recognize three separate bargaining units within the same union at its Chicago-area publications, including the Chicago Tribune.

Under Pressure, Tronc Recognizes 'Chicago Tribune' Union

8:27pm May 06, 2018

by David Folkenflik

In the face of overwhelming support for the labor drive, the troubled media company relented, saying Sunday that it will negotiate with journalists at its Chicago-area publications.

Journalists at the Chicago Tribune say they want to unionize to secure better pay and resources to fulfill their mission.

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In Historic Move At Labor-Skeptic 'Chicago Tribune,' Newsroom Pushes To Form Union

6:09pm April 11, 2018

by David Folkenflik

Journalists at the Chicago Tribune say they want to unionize to secure better pay and resources to fulfill their mission. Parent company Tronc sold the LA Times soon after its newsroom unionized.

Media Company Tronc Selling 'LA Times' To Billionaire Doctor

1:27pm February 07, 2018

by Camila Domonoske

The Los Angeles Times has been mired in controversy, including an NPR report on harassment allegations against its publisher. Now the paper is being sold to a California-based doctor and entrepreneur.

Tronc Preparing To Sell The 'Los Angeles Times'

7:45pm February 06, 2018

by Barbara Campbell

Among the issues roiling the Times is the turnover of executives after reporting by NPR's David Folkenflik on allegations of sexual harassment. Times journalists also voted recently to unionize.

Jim Kirk, who replaced D'Vorkin as editor in chief at the Times, in a photo from last year.

Top 'LA Times' Editor Pushed Out Amid Newsroom Unrest

11:13am January 29, 2018

by Scott Neuman

In a major shakeup, Lewis D'Vorkin steps down as editor in chief of the newspaper. He will be replaced by veteran Chicago journalist Jim Kirk.

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New York Daily News Exec Investigated After Harassment Complaint

9:13pm January 22, 2018

by David Folkenflik

Parent company Tronc opened the inquiry after a request for comment by NPR. Daily News Managing Editor Robert Moore is accused of pressuring women for attention and punishing those who object.