Wednesday, June 11, 2008

Layoff rumors swirl as McClatchy exec arrives at Miami Herald

Has the axe man arrived in Miami? A McClatchy executive is in Miami for meetings with Herald executives including the Herald's VP of Human Resources. Layoffs of 10 to 15 percent at the Herald have been rumored for weeks. Herald Watch:

Random Pixels is reporting that Frank Whitaker, the Operation V.P. from McClatchy is in town meeting with big wigs at the Herald including Elissa Vanaver, VP/Human Resources.

That can't be good.

As of Wednesday night there is no word, but stay tuned.
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