ABC News to trim abut 35 jobs
ABC News president David Westin has announced a two-year process "to take a fresh look at ABC News from top to bottom. ... We haven't made final decisions about everything we're considering, but to give you a sense of the ultimate outcome: After we've added positions in some areas and cut positions in others, we will trim about 35 jobs from ABC News staff worldwide. We will do all that we can to minimize the effects on those of you affected.
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Honolulu Advertiser offers buyouts to 86
The Honolulu Advertiser, owned by Gannett Co., is offering enhanced retirement packages to 86 workers in an effort to reduce its staffing.
In a letter to employees Thursday, publisher Mike Fisch said the company wants to reduce its workforce by 30 positions "to adjust our operating plans to meet the new market realities."
Fisch said the company is asking employees 55 and older with up to 20 years of service to consider the retirement offer, which is being made to both union members and non-members.
He did not specify the details of what he described as an "attractive benefits package
Friday, June 22, 2007
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