A legal grievance from the union representing the New York Times staff was filed on Thursday in response to the company’s recent announcement of plans to shutter the newsroom’s sports section.
Just last year the New York Times acquired the Athletic for $550 million, which management now intends to rely on for all print and digital sports coverage. The Athletic’s newsroom, which is not unionized, consists of nearly 400 writers and editors.
Publisher A.G. Sulzberger has reportedly agreed to meet with the NYT sports desk, according to Vanity Fair. The sports section has been demanding answers from the executives since the announcement and individuals have received no substantial further information.