Striking Post-Gazette workers say paper management has terminated their healthcare benefits
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) - The Newspaper Guild of Pittsburgh announced that the Post-Gazette has terminated healthcare coverage for its striking newsroom workers.
The strike began last month.
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Workers had learned on Saturday night that their coverage was inactive and then on Monday received notice of eligibility for COBRA coverage.
Workers said they've gone five years without a contract and endured cuts to pay and vacation time, and now healthcare coverage.
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