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☆ ‘My eyes have been opened:’ Inside Elton John’s personal photography collection
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-29 | by ( Victoria Woodcock | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +9 min

CNN —“Fragile Beauty” is an exhibition of extremes. The new show of “Photographs from the Sir Elton John and David Furnish Collection” at London’s Victoria & Albert museum (V&A) is at turns glitzy and gritty; joyfully pop and heart-wrenchingly poignant. “‘Fragile Beauty’ was chosen by Elton. Photography as a visual journalOne section, too, is titled “Fragile Beauty”, featuring work by Mapplethorpe, Hujar and McGinley. Elton even features in some of his own collection, as shown in David LaChapelle's "Elton John, Egg On His Face," 1999.

Persons: Sir Elton John, David, Marilyn Monroe, Nan Goldin, ”, Duncan Forbes, “, ’, Elton, Tristram Hunt, London’s, Tyler Mitchell's, Tyler Mitchell, Richard Avedon, Mitchell, John, Egglestons —, Newell Harbin, Hujars, ’ Elton John “, Forbes, Tom Bianchi's, Tom Bianchi, Fahey Klein, “ They’re, It’s, “ We’re, Ronald Fisher —, Newell, Robert Mapplethorpe, Mapplethorpe, Elton John, Sunil Gupta’s, Christopher Street ”, George Platt Lynes, Zanele Muholi, Peter Hujar's, Darling, Hujar, Mel Roberts, Gilbert, George’s, Ryan McGinley’s, Don Herron’s, Keith Haring, Peter Hujar, McGinley, Mary Ellen Mark, John’s, David Fahey, David LaChapelle's, Egg, David LaChapelle “, Fahey, Irving Penn, Herb Ritts, Horst P, Horst, Robert Mapplethorpe's, Roy DeCarava, Julio Cortez’s, George Floyd, Hunt Organizations: CNN, Albert, London’s Tate, Vogue, Atlanta, Los Angeles, Elton John Aids Foundation, ”, Rights Society New, Associated Press Locations: British, Atlanta, London, Los Angeles, “, Harbin, New York, American, Rights Society New York, Seattle, France, Britain, Minneapolis

He had planned to lead a team of 15 local journalists reporting on the eclipse. Journalists at The Democrat & Chronicle have worked without a contract since 2019, said Susan DeCarava, president of the NewsGuild of New York, the union that represents them. Workers also seek a policy regarding the ethical use of artificial intelligence in reporting and writing articles, Mr. Craig said. “We had this incredible story that would touch a lot of people in our community,” Mr. Craig said. “Hopefully we’ll be back at the negotiating table tomorrow morning,” Mr. Craig said.

Persons: “ I’m, I’m, ”, Gary Craig, Susan DeCarava, “ Gannett, Ms, DeCarava, Craig, ’ bylines, “, ” Amy Garrard, ” Mr, we’ll Organizations: Democrat, Chronicle, Gannett, Journalists, The Democrat, The New York Times, ” Gannett, USA, Workers Locations: Rochester , N.Y, New York, newsrooms, United States, Rochester

☆ TIME Magazine lays off 15% of unionized editorial staff, becoming latest news outlet to slash workforce
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-23 | by ( Liam Reilly | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —TIME, the iconic red-framed magazine, laid off some 15% of its union-represented editorial employees on Tuesday, the newsroom’s union said, becoming the latest major news outlet to slash its reporting staff. A TIME spokesperson told CNN that the outlet had laid off roughly 30 employees across several departments, including editorial, technology, sales and its studios division. Among those laid off Tuesday was a majority of the staff at TIME for Kids, a news publication for school-age children, the union said. “All of these actions have moved us considerably closer to being a profitable company, an achievement we must reach to realize TIME’s full potential. “Audiences can read the difference between a media company that invests in journalists and one that invests in executive compensation and outside consultants.

Persons: “, ” Haley Weiss, Jessica Sibley, ” Sibley, Susan DeCarava, ” Organizations: CNN, Time Magazine Locations: New York

☆ More than 400 Condé Nast staffers stage one-day walkout to protest layoffs
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-23 | by ( Liam Reilly | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

The company then revised the plan, announcing it would lay off 94 unionized members, or some 20% of the Condé Nast Union. It is time to start bargaining in good faith with us.”The NewsGuild of New York has filed an unfair labor practice charge on behalf of Condé Nast Union, citing regressive bargaining. “Media workers at Condé Nast are key to the company’s success and reputation for excellence. “Guild members in Condé Nast Union walked off the job today to remind management of their worth and urge company reps to bargain in good faith. We demand nothing less.”A Condé Nast spokesperson dd not immediately respond to a request for comment.

Persons: Condé Nast, Prada, “, ” Ben Dewey, Condé Nast, Susan DeCarava, Condé Organizations: CNN, Condé, Vogue, GQ, New, New York City, Condé Nast Union, CNE, Condé, Condé Nast Union, “ Media, Los Angeles Times, Washington Post Locations: New York, Condé Nast, Condé Nast

☆ New York Times journalists will stage historic 24-hour strike after management and union fail to reach deal
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-07 | by ( Oliver Darcy | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

An executive at The Times, who requested anonymity to speak candidly, acknowledged to CNN on Wednesday that the work stoppage would certainly create difficulties. Joe Kahn, executive editor of The Times, said in a note to staff, “We will produce a robust report on Thursday. “We’re asking readers to not engage in any [New York Times] platforms tomorrow and stand with us on the digital picket line!,” Amanda Hess, a critic-at-large for the newspaper, wrote on Twitter. And we need productive negotiations to get to a deal.”Susan DeCarava, president of the NewsGuild of New York, said in response, “Union democracy is crucial to union power. “When Times management comes to the bargaining table with their insulting and disrespectful offers, they have to explain it to a room full of their own employees—and they hate it.

☆ New York Times journalists stage historic 24-hour strike after management and union fail to reach deal
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-07 | by ( Oliver Darcy | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

Stacy Cowley holds a sign outside the New York Times building in Manhattan, New York, U.S., December 8, 2022. Joe Kahn, executive editor of The Times, said in a note to staff, “We will produce a robust report on Thursday. “We’re asking readers to not engage in any [New York Times] platforms tomorrow and stand with us on the digital picket line!,” Amanda Hess, a critic-at-large for the newspaper, wrote on Twitter. New York Times reporter Nikole Hannah-Jones speaks outside the Times' office, Thursday, Dec. 8, 2022, in New York. “When Times management comes to the bargaining table with their insulting and disrespectful offers, they have to explain it to a room full of their own employees—and they hate it.

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