SAG-AFTRA is condemning Nexstar Media Group’s decision to eliminate SAG-AFTRA positions at WGN-TV in Chicago and lay off multiple journalists at KTLA in Los Angeles and at stations across the country. SAG-AFTRA says, “These cuts strike a serious blow to a trusted source of news and information on which these communities depend.” SAG-AFTRA president Sean Astin comments, “By laying off journalists across the country, Nexstar is eroding the resources and talent that local communities rely on for trusted news. These actions highlight the risks of media consolidation and underscore the urgent need for regulators and the company to prioritize the public interest and the professionals who serve it.”
