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Bob Batz Jr.
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Associate Features Editor, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
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food safety, Business publishing, farming produce, labor, food,agriculture foodservice, retail, trade media, food service grocery, fresh produce, restaurants, grains
product reviews
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By Bob Batz Jr. Verified| Pittsburgh Union Progress@ Workers in three news production and advertising unions that have been on strike at the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette for two years and five months over a dispute over their health care coverage have voted to accept settlements that end their strike, their jobs and their union locals. Theirs is the longest-running strike in the country, and it still is ongoing, as their union siblings in the Newspaper Guild of Pittsburgh are continuing to strike for their legal rights.
By Bob Batz Jr. Verified| Pittsburgh Union Progress@ When Starbucks workers invited friends over for some coffee and some good trouble Tuesday morning, plenty of Pittsburghers were happy to join them, including several striking Pittsburgh news workers. The region’s Starbucks workers have been great supporters of that strike, showing up at rallies and at picket lines at all hours of the day and night. So several striking Newspaper Guild of Pittsburgh workers were delighted to show their solidarity.
By Bob Batz Jr. Verified| Pittsburgh Union Progress@ Workers in three news production and advertising unions that have been on strike at the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette for two years and five months over a dispute over their health care coverage have voted to accept settlements that end their strike, their jobs and their union locals. Theirs is the longest-running strike in the country, and it still is ongoing, as their union siblings in the Newspaper Guild of Pittsburgh are continuing to strike for their legal rights.
Company Info
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette is a historic daily newspaper based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Founded on July 29, 1786, it is recognized as the first newspaper published west of the Allegheny Mountains. The publication has undergone various changes over its long history, including mergers and name changes, ultimately adopting its current name in 1927. The Post-Gazette provides a range of news coverage, including local, national, and international stories, with a strong emphasis on investigative journalism and political reporting. It has a digital presence that includes archives dating back to its founding, accessible through ProQuest Historical Newspapers and its online platform. The newspaper is also a founding member of Spotlight PA, a collaborative initiative focused on accountability reporting in Pennsylvania. The Post-Gazette serves a diverse audience, primarily consisting of residents and businesses in the Pittsburgh area.
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
+1 412-263-1100
Founded: 1786