(NEW YORK CITY) – An overwhelming majority of eligible Staff at Schneps Media Network of hyperlocal news outlets spanning New York City and Long Island have announced the creation of a Union to secure competitive wages, sustainable working conditions and strengthen the news organization’s mission of providing objective local Journalism in the public interest. 

With a team of about 30 across its Editorial Department, Schneps has taken on an increasingly critical role in the New York City and Long Island media landscape as part of its community-focused coverage of the Greater New York area.

The Publisher’s New York City footprint extends through five Boroughs – including: amNY, amNY Law, The Brooklyn Paper, The Bronx Times, Brownstoner, QNS, Noticias, New York Family, Staten Island Parent and Caribbean Life.

On Long Island, its outlets include the Long Island Press and Dan’s Papers.

The Schneps Media Union is joining with the Independent Association of Publishers’ Employees (IAPE), Local 1096 of The NewsGuild-Communications Workers of America (CWA).

Guild Locals represent nearly 6,000 Media Workers in the Greater New York area.

The Schneps Media Union has asked Josh and Victoria Schneps, the CEO/Publisher of Schneps Media, to voluntarily recognize the Union so both parties can quickly begin negotiating in good faith toward improved working conditions.

The request follows a decision by 81% of eligible Staffers to sign a mission statement and 85% Union Authorization Cards, clearly demonstrating their desire for representation.  

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