Reporters from the country’s oldest continuously published newspaper, the Hartford Courant, ratified their first union contract. The Hartford Courant Guild and seven other Tribune publications owned by hedge fund Alden Global Capital ratified a five-year contract that includes a 3% raise this month, another 3% raise next year, protections for existing 401(k) matches, job security initiatives, just-cause provisions to prevent arbitrary discipline and termination, a grievance and arbitration process involving a third-party for disputes, social media and credit line rights. In addition to the Hartford Courant, the Orlando Sentinel, Tidewater Review, The Allentown Morning Call in Pennsylvania, Chicago Tribune, Design and Production Studios and Tribune Content Agency are covered by the contract.
