McClatchy Cuts Spark Outcry as U.S. News Industry Struggles

Major layoffs at McClatchy spark concerns over news coverage quality. Union voices alarm over impacts on local journalism.

Editorial Desk

September 13, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — New York, United States — The U.S. news industry is facing significant upheaval as the McClatchy newspaper chain announced major layoffs across its publications, including The Miami Herald, The Sacramento Bee, and others. The cuts have sparked concern among journalists and community leaders about the future of local news coverage.

The union representing McClatchy journalists reported that more than 90 unionized workers were laid off, impacting 17 publications and accounting for about 30% of all unionized staff. These cuts have affected critical reporting roles, including city hall coverage, investigative journalism, and visual storytelling teams.

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Carol Marbin Miller, deputy investigations editor at The Miami Herald, expressed deep concern over the impact of the cuts. She highlighted the loss of key positions, including the entire writing staff of El Nuevo Herald, the Spanish-language publication. The union warned that these reductions could leave communities without essential watchdog coverage, raising questions about the long-term sustainability of local journalism.

Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)

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