NEW YORK: The Newspaper Guild of New York is involved in a labor contract dispute with the New York Times Co., and has set aside $1 million for a potential public campaign.

According to the union, The Times wants to increase the standard work week from 34.5 hours a week to 40.0 hours a week. If the campaign launches, O'Meara said, it would encompass social media, radio and print advertising, and direct mail.

"It's really at this point meant as a defensive measure," ...