Washington Post guild greenlights one-day walkout amid contract standoff with management

The Washington Post intends to cut 240 jobs across its newsroom and has not ruled out involuntary layoffs if necessary

by e4m Staff
Published: Dec 5, 2023 1:00 PM | 1 min read

In response to what they perceive as the company's lack of willingness to negotiate a new contract in good faith, the Washington Post Guild has secured the authorization for a one-day walkout. The Guild aimed for 700 signatures, a goal that was achieved on Friday and reported by The New York Times.

The planned walkout will involve a picket line outside the Washington Post's office. This protest is a reaction to the outlet's announcement regarding potential layoffs by the end of the year if staffers do not agree to buyouts. The Washington Post intends to cut 240 jobs across its newsroom and has not ruled out involuntary layoffs if necessary.

This move follows a broader trend in major publications taking a stand against management through strikes. In December of the previous year, New York Times staff conducted a 24-hour walkout after the paper's management disengaged from negotiations.