National Labor Relations Board denies publisher’s appeal over union’s election, clearing the way for bargaining

NEW YORK — NewsGuild of New York-represented journalists at Hearst Connecticut Media Group won a critical victory on Wednesday when the National Labor Relations Board rejected the company’s attempt to invalidate election results, affirming the workers’ decision to form a union.

The Connecticut NewsGuild, which encompasses more than a hundred Hearst Connecticut Media Group journalists, organized in August 2024. Hearst refused to voluntarily recognize the union, forcing an election in May 2025. Nearly 80% of those who voted did so in favor of forming a union with the NewsGuild.

Despite a clear union victory, Hearst sought a review from the National Labor Relations Board. 

In its decision, the NLRB found that there were “no substantial issues warranting review” and “the Employer’s requests for extraordinary relief are denied as moot.” 

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