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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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