Editorial independence is section VIII in CBA [pdf]: https://www.wgaeast.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2019/04/GMG-Agreement-2019-2022.pdf https://www.wgaeast.

Editorial independence is section VIII in CBA [pdf]: https://www.wgaeast.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2019/04/GMG-Agreement-2019-2022.pdf https://www.wgaeast.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2019/04/G... This is what makes the situation special. It's in the contract.