Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

On today’s episode of The Confluence: As the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette’s journalists continue to strike, we look back at the city's last newspaper strike, 30 years ago; a collaboration between researchers, public and private entities are testing new technology in the Mon-Fayette Expressway; and a look at whether voters care about debates, which have been largely absent from this election season.Today’s guests include: Andrew Conte, director of the Center for Media Innovation at Point Park University; and Julie Vandenbossche, professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Pittsburgh and director of research of IRISE.

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette journalists began an unfair labor practice strike on Tuesday after the paper’s management refused to meet union demands.

The Newspaper Guild of Pittsburgh authorized a strike beginning Tuesday at noon.

Employees represented by the Communications Workers of America and other staff are on strike following the expiration of their health insurance coverage on Oct. 1.

Workers with the Communications Workers of America, responsible for designing, printing and distributing the paper, are on the picket line this morning.

The National Labor Relations Board filed a complaint against the regional newspaper last week. It accuses managers of refusing to bargain in good faith with unionized journalists and of unilaterally changing workplace policies.

Former Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reporter Alexis Johnson is dropping a discrimination lawsuit against the paper.

On today’s episode of The Confluence: An investigation by the Post-Gazette looks at why bridges in poor condition aren’t getting funds for repairs and upkeep at the same rate as bridges in better condition; the Three Rivers Arts Festival will no longer be held at Point State Park, it’s moving entirely to the Downtown Cultural District; and we hear how delays in distributing nursing licenses in the state are preventing qualified health care professionals from working on the front lines.

After a years-long court battle, union members at the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette will be reimbursed for increased health care costs their employer refused to pay for nearly four years.

On today’s episode of The Confluence: Government and accountability editor Chris Potter previews the races that will be decided in Tuesday’s election; reporters from the Post-Gazette describe the findings of an investigation into the rising number of drug-exposed babies born in rural communities, and how neighboring West Virginia’s approach differs from Pennsylvania’s; and we hear a profile of a local artist who immigrated from Guyana as a child and now incorporates Black culture and leaders in his mixed-media work.