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CBS News Employees Strike Over Pay Amid Layoff Fears

3/20/2026

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  • Dozens of CBS News employees launched a 24-hour strike at New York and San Francisco offices after contract talks with editor Bari Weiss collapsed.
  • The union demands higher pay, defined schedules, and severance protections amid fears of layoffs as Weiss reorganizes network.
  • Weiss lacks prior TV news experience and faces criticism for management style.
  • CBS News continues to operate while negotiations proceed, and staffers report anxiety over potential job cuts.