The desire to improve wages and working conditions is what motivates most people to organize unions, and achieving a collective bargaining agreement is one of the most significant things members of The Newspaper Guild-CWA can accomplish.

The purpose of The Newspaper Guild shall be to Advance the economic interests and to improve the working conditions of its members.

Guarantee, as far as it is able, equal employment and advancement opportunity in the newspaper industry and constant honesty in news, editorials, advertising, and business practices.

Raise the standards of journalism and ethics of the industry.

Foster friendly cooperation with all other workers.

Promote industrial unionism in the jurisdiction of the Guild.   More detail...