"As the organization grows, we are unionizing across newsrooms and teams to ensure our mission and vision align with employees' realities," the Signal Ohio News Workers Guild wrote in a statement signed by 15 union-eligible staffers. The journalists said their priorities for unionization include "transparent, equitable and sustainable pay," including cost-of-living raises; hiring practices that reflect Signal's "founding ethos of being accountable to our communities"; professional development; and a say in newsroom policies, including the use of artificial intelligence.
Nneka Ogwumike, president of the Women's National Basketball Players Association, intervened to ensure Courtney Williams and Natisha Hiedeman attended a players meeting during the WNBA All-Star Weekend.