Company dodges making a proposal again

The Guild had another frustrating bargaining session Thursday in which the company declined to discuss any topics without seeing a comprehensive proposal from the Guild. That is despite the fact the Guild provided a comprehensive proposal in November detailing the many tentative agreements between the sides and the outstanding sections of the contract that still needed work.

The company has failed to make one single “on the record proposal” since the sides resumed on-the-record talks in July 2025.

This makes the bargaining team believe the company is simply attempting to delay progress towards a deal. In fact, the company used the same tactic in Austin – basically saying the Guild is confusing them with too many pieces of paper.

Meanwhile, Gov. Kathy Hochul’s Journalism Sustainability Act is now offering New York news outlets hefty tax credits for hiring new reporters and keeping their newsroom vibrant. The Times Union is eligible for $320,000 a year.

We are using our frustration about the process to expand our public campaign – securing support from state Senators, Assembly and other community members to put pressure on the company. We are also receiving help from local unions, whose members have deep connections with the state Capitol and are happy to help.