Chicago Tribune staffers’ unequal pay lawsuit claims race, sex discrimination

Chicago Tribune journalists file lawsuit alleging pay discrimination against female and Black employees

Seven Chicago Tribune journalists filed an equal pay lawsuit Thursday in Chicago federal court against the newspaper and its owner, Alden Global Capital, alleging female and African American employees unfairly receive lower compensation for their work.

Chicago Tribune staffers’ unequal pay lawsuit claims race, sex discrimination

CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Tribune is being sued by some of its staffers, who say they and other women and Black journalists are being paid less than their white male counterparts. The complaint filed Thursday in federal court in Chicago also names Tribune Publishing Co. and Alden Global Capital, which took control of the Tribune in 2021. Attorneys for the seven plaintiffs want class-action status, a jury trial and a permanent injunction against…

Chicago Tribune staffers' unequal pay lawsuit claims race and sex discrimination

CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Tribune is being sued by some of its staffers, who say they and other women and Black journalists are being paid less than their white male counterparts. The complaint filed Thursday in federal court in Chicago also names Tribune Publishing Co. and Alden Global Capital, which took control of the Tribune in 2021. Attorneys for the seven staffers want class-action status, a jury trial and a permanent injunction against u…

Chicago Tribune staffers' unequal pay lawsuit claims race and sex discrimination

CHICAGO — The Chicago Tribune is being sued by some of its staffers, who say they and other women and Black journalists are being paid less than their White male

Discrimination Lawsuit Filed by Teacher Against Vinton-Shellsburg School District

VINTON — A lawsuit has been filed by a teacher against the Vinton-Shellsburg Community School District. Melinda (Mindy) McClintock is claiming discrimination for several different reasons and has demanded a jury trial.

Chicago Tribune journalists file discrimination suit against paper

Chicago Tribune employees have filed suit against the paper’s current and former owners alleging systematic wage discrimination. “One thing remains consistent across each section of the Chicago Tribune’s news operation — women and African American employees are underpaid by several thousands of dollars a year compared to their male and white counterparts,” the lawsuit states.Scott Olson/Getty Seven Chicago Tribune journalists filed a class-acti…