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August 30, 2011
In an earlier post - one that addressed whether or not the paper would allow members to volunteer AFTER layoffs had been announced - I noted that, in the past, we have had (advertising) individuals step up late in the...
KSDK-TV members ratify one-year contract
August 26, 2011
By a vote of 8 to 1, the Guild's KDSK Bargaining Unit - a rather eclectic unit comprising 17 members from four different classifications - approved a one-year deal with the station yesterday afternoon. The Guild represents directors, finance and...
August 23, 2011
Several stewards and Executive Committee members have gotten questions from coworkers about the upcoming reduction in force at the Post-Dispatch and we will do our best to answer them. On those which the Guild couldn't answer (because it involved management),...
If layoffs do occur, how will they actually unfold?
August 23, 2011
There's been some questions regarding the process and order of the company's scheduled reduction in force. Let me state up front that I can't speak for the company but, based on past experience, this is how it will probably go...
United Media Guild adds Twitter account
August 20, 2011
The United Media Guild has recently created a Twitter account, @UMediaGuild. We're in the process of trying to follow as many of our members as we can but if we haven't followed you yet please follow us.
More newsroom layoffs announced at Post-Dispatch
August 17, 2011
The 138 Guild members in the newsroom of the Post-Dispatch were notified Tuesday the company is seeking up to 10 volunteers to accept a layoff by September 9. The company's is goal is achieve an undisclosed dollar figure in "savings". ...
Lee pushing to avoid bankruptcy
August 11, 2011
The Wall Street Journal is reporting that Lee Enterprises is in the process of trying to cut a deal a with it's creditors to avoid bankruptcy. Read the full article here http://t.co/P9xjjZo The Guild is closely watching developments.