Local journalists demanding fair pay in downtown Roanoke

ROANOKE, Va. – Local journalists are calling for change as they walk a picket line in downtown Roanoke Monday.

The Timesland News Guild, which represents journalists at the Roanoke Times and Laker Weekly, is sending a message to corporate negotiators.

They say low pay and benefits make it harder for people to stay in the industry.

“In this time of high inflation, in this time of sky-high gas prices, in this time of 5% raises across the country, we deserve more than the 2% raises they’re offering us. We need them to stop being obstinate and start being fair,” said Mark Berman who attended the protest.

We’re told newsroom representatives prepare to return to the bargaining table next week.