Just two weeks before NBC News announced the hiring of former chair of the Republican National Committee Ronna McDaniel, management terminated 13 unionized journalists, violating labor law.

Cesar Conde, chairman of the NBCUniversal News Group, never bothered to explain why the layoffs were necessary but McDaniel is reportedly earning $300,000 a year.

Where are NBC’s priorities? Management’s actions speak clearly — a pundit with a history of election interference is more important than reporters.

Stand with NBC Digital Guild members and tell NBC News to reverse these layoffs, halt union-busting tactics and negotiate a fair contract now.