NewsGuild Investigates Staffer's Anti-Zionist Tweets Amid Union Dues Controversy
The inquiry follows member complaints about inflammatory social media posts and the use of union funds.
- NewsGuild of New York is probing tweets by organizer Nastaran Mohit labeling Zionists as 'butchers' and 'depraved monsters.'
- The investigation is conducted by Cohen, Weiss, and Simon, with findings expected in thirty days.
- Union members are frustrated with dues funding controversial staff and legal fees for the investigation.
- The controversy has intensified internal disputes at The New York Times, Reuters, and Condé Nast.
- Union leadership plans to address member concerns in an upcoming meeting.