Opinion | Why an insurrection at the AP could succeed this time when others have failed Readers can now access a swath of free news from a variety of sources. News outlets are focusing instead on high-end local news March 21, 2024 Rick Edmonds
Opinion | Gannett and McClatchy to drop The Associated Press. What does that mean? Two of the largest US newspaper chains will stop using content from one of the largest global wire services — a stunning development in news media March 20, 2024 Tom Jones
As Pittsburgh and Fort Worth strikes continue, newspaper owners seek ‘scab’ labor The Post-Gazette and Star-Telegram have posted job openings for positions held by striking workers. December 1, 2022 Angela Fu
Fort Worth journalists launch first open-ended strike at McClatchy The union at the Star-Telegram alleges that McClatchy has refused to bargain with them in good faith. November 28, 2022 Angela Fu
Syndication deal brings together Money and McClatchy Contrary to the unsual hedge fund narrative, McClatchy is increasing its editorial investment July 27, 2022 Rick Edmonds
Unionized journalists at McClatchy’s Florida newspapers stage a 24-hour work stoppage Journalists at the Miami Herald, El Nuevo Herald and Bradenton Herald are walking out after over a year and a half of first contract negotiations April 1, 2022 Angela Fu
McClatchy promises more journalists and an expanded Sunday print edition — for The Kansas City Star and three others, at least Could the reinvestment prove to be contagious all through McClatchy publications and to other companies, other titles, other places? August 26, 2021 Rick Edmonds
McClatchy is outsourcing page design and typesetting, cutting at least 26 jobs The company has had more than 200 layoffs in different departments since the pandemic began March 29, 2021 Kristen Hare
In the matter of their missing bonuses, retired McClatchy executives are waiting to see the first penny A complex formula related to future tax refunds of McClatchy’s hedge fund owner stands between the former executives and millions of pension dollars. March 1, 2021 Rick Edmonds
Texas and Washington reporters celebrate labor board victories as California journalists move to unionize The Austin NewsGuild is now a certified union, and the Alden-owned Southern California News Group is forming its own union. February 25, 2021 Angela Fu
McClatchy will outsource printing for two NC newsrooms, costing 81 full and part-time jobs The News & Observer and Herald-Sun will be printed in Fayetteville. They join a rapidly growing list of newspapers that are outsourcing printing. February 3, 2021 Kristen Hare
McClatchy’s four Washington state papers join forces in unionization effort The move comes after McClatchy voluntarily recognized unions at three other newsrooms earlier this fall December 17, 2020 Angela Fu
The Sacramento Bee wants to tie metrics to pay. Its guild is not having it. Metrics do matter, though. So does nuance. And culture. October 26, 2020 Kristen Hare
McClatchy leaders publish farewell columns as the chain moves to hedge fund ownership The company will transfer to Chatham Asset Management on Friday. Board chairman Kevin McClatchy and CEO Craig Forman looked back at McClatchy's past. September 2, 2020 Rick Edmonds
Unsecured creditors settle with McClatchy so sale to Chatham can go through The previously announced sale for $312 million got final approval in federal bankruptcy court Tuesday afternoon August 4, 2020 Rick Edmonds
