Over 300 Thomson Reuters reporters started a 24-hour strike Thursday, according to the employees' union, pointing out reduced wage boosts over the last 2 years.
" Greater Than 300 @Reuters reporters throughout the USA are quiting working today for a 24-hour walkout. We do not take this choice gently, however we're prepared to obtain ourselves of all our lawful civil liberties to safeguard the agreement we should have," the Reuters NewsGuild union published Thursday.
The union declares that the wire service had actually provided absolutely no wage boosts because 2020, as reporters "functioned the frontlines of the pandemic as well as in dispute areas," as well as bet a plain 1 percent boost after demonstrations.
" 1% basic wage boost throughout virtually double-digit rising cost of living? Thomson Reuters deserves $50 BLN. The pandemic has actually benefited Thomson Reuters ... The billionaires behind Reuters can manage to do far better," a video clip going along with the NewsGuild statement reviews.
An agent for Reuters informed Capital in a declaration Thursday that the business is "totally dedicated to useful settlements" with the union.
" These discussions are continuous as well as we will certainly remain to collaborate with the Guild board to pick equally acceptable terms," the agent included.
According to the union, Reuters reporters from 7 bureaus are taking part in the "No Agreement, No Information" walkout-- Washington, D.C., New York City, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Houston, Chicago, as well as Boston-- as well as are stood for by the NewsGuild of New York City. Some press reporters are picketing in Times Square, outdoors Reuters' united state head office.
" We have substantial backup strategies in position that will certainly reduce this short interruption as well as are certain that we will certainly supply the best quality of solution to all our consumers," the Reuters agent claimed of the strike.
The strike accompanies the launch of Reuter's quarterly profits. The wire service reported "better-than-expected 2nd quarter revenues."
San Francisco press reporter Katie Paul shared the strike statement, writing, "There's just no validation for a reliable pay cut when the business is doing so well."
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