Newspaper Union: More (San Fran) Chronicle Layoffs Coming Through (Dinosaur Media DeathWatch™)

SF Weekly ^ | August 25, 2009 | Joe Eskenazi

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Carl T. Hall, the local representative for the Media Workers Guild, told SF Weekly this morning that he has been informed by San Francisco Chronicle management that another round of layoffs is in the works.

"We're anticipating some discussions," he said. "And it's not good news. But that's all I know."

When asked how many layoffs were possible, Hall noted "Obviously that's the question everyone wants to know." He also added that no reason was given for the paper's announcement other than "what one might infer: I guess it's a continuing problem of getting costs in line with revenues given the state of the economy and the goings on in the news business."

The announced layoffs come on top of 134 union buyouts and layoffs -- 78 from the paper's editorial department -- in recent months in a painful and dramatic spectacle that featured newspaper management threatening to shutter the paper.

More details may become apparent later this morning. If so, we'll keep you on top of it.

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Wednesday afternoon good news. Special shoutout to Grampa Dave.

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[GSWarrior]

The Chronicle now costs $1.00 at newsstands and machines.

[Frantzie]

What did it used to cost? Toilet paper is still cheaper.

[GeronL]

They should give away toilet paper inside each issue and coupons for Burger King

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[GSWarrior]

It went up from 50 to 75 cents less than a year ago. Now it is $1.00.

[MrEdd]

Fire some Moreford.

[Frantzie]

It will just kill them faster.

[dalebert]

they deserve to go under...

[GSWarrior]

The San Francisco Examiner is free.

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[Seaplaner]

I haven't bought a Chron in at least a decade.

I'm guessing they won't be around in the next decade.

This might be an excellent time NOT to be a journalism major in college, btw.

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[Old Grumpy]

Stop! I can’t stand any more good news today.

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http://cancelthebee.blogspot.com/
Nearly 13,500 newspaper layoffs and buyouts in 2009

[SevenofNine]

OH MAN more layoff does Hearst Family still own SF Chronicle

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Yes.

http://www.hearst.com/newspapers/

[SkyPilot]