Washington Post Staffers Stage Historic Strike Over Contract Talks and Staff Cuts
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Over 750 Washington Post staffers participated in a 24-hour walkout, marking the largest labor protest at the company in nearly 50 years. The workers, represented by the Washington Post Guild, are protesting the lack of progress in contract negotiations and the company's offer of cost-saving buyouts, which they consider stingy and coercive. The walkout comes as the company faces financial challenges and prepares for a change in leadership. The Post executives deny bargaining in bad faith and express confidence in maintaining operations during the strike.
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