New contract for freelancers reduces the ability of freelance photographers to resell their work, something that has long been considered a staple of their compensation because the base pay is relatively low.
p.1 #2 · At NY Daily News, photographers' trade looks dark
This has been happening throughout the newspaper biz for a while now with new contracts. If freelancers don't sign the dotted line there's a bevy of newcomers ready to work for less, behind them even more. Just remember when you were looking for a foot in the door...sad.