Stephen Hatch, Cleveland Newspaper Guild executive secretary who
was fired during a 1974 Cleveland newspaper strike but reinstated after an
arbitrator’s ruling, has passed away.
BJ picture editor Bob DeMay, at the BJ since 1999 and Guild leader
at Ol’ Blue Walls, emails:
“John
“Got a note today
about the death of former Local 1 Guild Executive Secretary Steve Hatch.
Hatch, a former Plain Dealer reporter and Guild member, was Local executive
secretary from 1978-92.
“This pre-dates my
time at the BJ but thought the retirees might have an interest.
“That's all the info
I have for now.”
Hatch, who lived in Seven Hills, succeeded Jack Weir in 1978 as CNG
executive secretary. He was a formidable
Guild activist who rankled Cleveland newspaper management.
That prompted the Newhouse legal eagles to shove Hatch out the
door. Temporarily, as it turned out.
But Hatch was willing to take one for the team, his fellow union
members.
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