CPJ, partners call on Ecuador’s presidential candidates to commit to press freedom - Committee to Protect Journalists

CPJ, partners call on Ecuador’s presidential candidates to commit to press freedom - Committee to Protect Journalists

April 10, 2025—The Committee to Protect Journalists and other five press freedom organizations urged Ecuador’s presidential candidates Daniel Noboa and Luisa González to publicly commit to freedom of expression ahead of the April 13 run-off election. The statement calls on the two politicians to ensure free expression is protected as guaranteed in the constitution and international human rights treaties signed by Ecuador, to respect journalistic…

WGA East Members at Committee to Protect Journalists Ratify New Union Contract

NEW YORK, NY (April 10, 2025) — Writers Guild of America East (WGAE) members at the nonprofit organization Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) and management reached a deal on a new collective bargaining agreement. The contract was unanimously ratified by the 20-member bargaining unit who work as editorial staff.   The three-year contract guarantees workers 4% annual raises for the duration of the agreement. The unit also won a guaranteed min…