With a buyout window opening this week, our newsroom's managers are nowhere to be seen and haven't directly communicated a word. Our members have a lot of questions, and we won't accept this treatment from our leaders. They need to say something.

The journalists in our union deserve respect. We will fight for it. And while we do that, we will keep working for Chicago. (5/5)

Alden needs to consider all options before cutting staff. And we encourage our editors to push back on the company. They know better than anyone that Chicago needs more reporting, not less. (4/5)

Cutting staff as a short-term profit boost is unsustainable. Our journalists photograph historic moments, break important news about government misconduct and keep you informed about the day to day. Buyouts will harm the newspaper's mission and hurt our company long-term. (3/5)

We're still gathering information on what these buyouts may entail. But one thing is certain: We will do whatever we can to support our members. (2/5)

This is the official bsky account for the Chicago Tribune Guild. We learned today that @chicagotribune.com is offering buyouts to our journalists. This move by Alden Global Capital, our rapacious ownership group, shows a total lack of vision and respect for the newsroom and the city we serve. (1/5)