Chicago Tribune and 6 Other Newsrooms Strike Against Alden Global Capital

Over 200 journalists and staff from the Chicago Tribune and six other newsrooms initiate a 24-hour strike to demand fair wages and protest against budget cuts.

More than 200 reporters, photographers, and staff across seven newsrooms, including the Chicago Tribune, began a 24-hour strike to demand fair wages and protest budget cuts by Alden Global Capital.
The strike is part of a broader movement within the U.S. news industry against the hedge fund's practices, including slashing budgets and cutting jobs.
Journalists are protesting years of slow contract negotiations, demanding fair wages, and the continuation of their 401(k) match benefits.
The strike represents the largest coordinated action against Alden Global Capital since it purchased Tribune Publishing in 2021, leading to significant debt and staff reductions.
This action comes amid a tumultuous time for media outlets, with an increasing number owned by billionaires and facing layoffs, including significant job cuts at Time magazine, Conde Nast, and the Los Angeles Times.