Approximately 150 unionized staff members at ProPublica began a 24-hour strike Wednesday, walking off the job at one of the nation's prominent nonprofit newsrooms. The ProPublica Guild is urging the public to honor a digital picket line during the work stoppage.

The strike stems from ongoing collective bargaining negotiations between the union and management. The ProPublica Guild, which formed in 2023, is currently working to establish its first collective bargaining agreement with the organization.

Key issues in the contract dispute include the newsroom's approach to artificial intelligence implementation, concerns over potential layoffs, and wage negotiations. The union represents roughly 150 employees at the investigative journalism outlet.

ProPublica, known for its in-depth investigative reporting, has built a reputation as a leading nonprofit news organization since its founding. The current labor action represents a significant development in the ongoing negotiations between the newly formed union and newsroom management.

The 24-hour strike began Wednesday morning, with union members asking supporters to avoid engaging with ProPublica's digital content during the work stoppage as a show of solidarity with striking workers.