Unionized Journalists at the Daily News, NYC Labor Leaders and Elected Officials Host ‘Too Tough to Die’ Rally

NewsGuild of New York-represented journalists at the Daily News, along with many of the city’s top elected officials, labor leaders and other supporters, rallied Wednesday at noon ahead of the City Council’s scheduled vote on its history-making “Too Tough To Die” resolution, urging owner Alden Global Capital to reach a fair contract with its workers.

Current and former Daily News journalists spoke about the importance of New York City’s hometown paper, and the strong message the resolution sends to the newspaper’s hedge fund owner. Councilmember Carmen De La Rosa, D-10, introduced the resolution, and along with fellow elected officials also spoke about the vital place the Daily News has in the city and why its journalists deserve a contract that allows them to continue their important work.

The resolution is the strongest rebuke of Alden’s predatory practices since the hedge fund first began gobbling up newspapers. It is also the only New York City Council resolution in recent memory to specifically call for the city’s support of a media union.

NewsGuild of New York President Susan DeCarava, NYC CLC President Brendan Griffith, and other city labor leaders also spoke, emphasizing how crucial it is to push back against Alden’s assault on both labor rights and journalism. The vote passing the resolution took place shortly after the rally during the City Council’s regular meeting. Watch the full rally here!