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WGA East and SAG-AFTRA call out the new leaders at CBS News and '60 Minutes'
- WGA East and SAG-AFTRA condemned CBS News leadership changes at 60 Minutes, citing threats to editorial independence.
- The unions described changes as displaying a profound contempt for journalism and editorial interference.
- CBS News denied interference, calling it normal editorial back-and-forth in a newsroom.
- Scott Pelley was fired after voicing concerns during a team meeting about the new leadership.
- CBS News cited a 'normal back and forth' to defend the changes amid broader newsroom shifts.
- The report notes additional firings and leadership changes at CBS News as part of the upheaval.
- WGA East president Tom Fontana pledged support for CBS News staff amid the disputes.
- SAG-AFTRA signaled readiness to pursue legal actions related to CBS's conduct.
- The Los Angeles Times published additional context on leadership shifts and broader industry labor actions.
- The story notes ongoing industry-wide labor activity, including Netflix and Warner Bros. Discovery contracts.
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