Organizers say Cap Times union campaign aligns with news outlet’s progressive heritage

By: Erik Gunn

Outlets: Wisconsin Examiner

Published: May 6, 2026

Words: 831

Last Updated: 2 months, 2 weeks ago

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Nearly 50 years after a strike that ended union representation at the Madison Capital Times, the newspaper’s eight newsroom employees announced last week they have joined a union and are seeking a contract.

Ashley Rodriguez, a features writer and spokesperson for the union drive, said in an interview that the staffers have asked Publisher and President Paul Fanlund, Editor Mark Treinen and other newsroom managers to voluntarily recognize The NewsGuild-CWA as their union.

“We were …

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