The NewsGuild of New York, Local 31003 of the Communications Workers of America, is the workplace advocate for people in the news and media business. The Guild represents nearly 3,000 employees at New York area-based media organizations and their respective bureaus around the nation. Launched in 1934 by crusading columnist Heywood Broun and others, the Guild is a voice in the workplace for print, digital, video and photo journalists, as well as employees in advertising, circulation and other related areas.