tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4726844761468242273.post8833591591861045642..comments2023-10-07T05:29:20.923-07:00Comments on McClatchy Watch: Sunday March 1 -- Got news or a question?Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger47125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4726844761468242273.post-82536953714647452922009-03-01T19:23:00.000-08:002009-03-01T19:23:00.000-08:00See other blog entry for some ""Great Gary" stuff ...See other blog entry for some ""Great Gary" stuff of "Gary the Great" from Fort Worth.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4726844761468242273.post-32786805402911275262009-03-01T18:42:00.000-08:002009-03-01T18:42:00.000-08:00coudlbeworseoff says:"The Star Telegram is raising...coudlbeworseoff says:<BR/><BR/>"The Star Telegram is raising their single copy rates and that news was buried on page 6b today."<BR/>----<BR/><BR/>Also heard that a raise in price was forthcoming. Add this insult to the proposed talk of charging more for the TV book and other features currently included at no cost to the customer and you have another recipe for disaster courtesy of our own local Gary, Gary Wortel!<BR/><BR/>When the ST requires decisions requiring a total lack of direction, focus, and overall leadership, we don't have to wait for "Corp Gary" to screw things up, we just ask "Local Gary" to fire one off.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4726844761468242273.post-37386034761704977182009-03-01T16:10:00.000-08:002009-03-01T16:10:00.000-08:00The Star Telegram is raising their single copy rat...The Star Telegram is raising their single copy rates and that news was buried on page 6b today.<BR/><BR/>I know this isn't such gripping news as all the whining going on with no real purpose to it but it's just another symbol of Gary Wortel's reign as publisher. If he lived in the dark ages he'd be the guy with the black mask on at the guillotine.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4726844761468242273.post-1291218402736427902009-03-01T14:56:00.000-08:002009-03-01T14:56:00.000-08:00Oh that will happen. (rolling eyes) Two hurdles, o...Oh that will happen. (rolling eyes) <BR/><BR/>Two hurdles, one he would never do it.<BR/><BR/>Two, even if he did, MNI would never report it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4726844761468242273.post-37652459100342729442009-03-01T13:48:00.000-08:002009-03-01T13:48:00.000-08:00-On race, blacks are cowards too- St. Petersburg ...-On race, blacks are cowards too- <BR/>St. Petersburg Times <BR/>by Bill Maxwell <BR/>3/1/2009 <BR/><BR/>Attorney General Eric Holder is catching flak for saying...(snip) Holder, the first black to head the Justice Department, is absolutely right. Based on responses to his remarks, most people assume that the "cowards" Holder refers to are white Americans.(Snip)Holder should make a second speech on race, this time specifically taking blacks to task for keeping silent on the abandonment of their personal responsibilities.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4726844761468242273.post-33339053323520937292009-03-01T13:19:00.000-08:002009-03-01T13:19:00.000-08:00SING IT WITH ME...“All we are saying, is give bank...SING IT WITH ME...<BR/><BR/>“All we are saying, is give bankruptcy a chance”Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4726844761468242273.post-524990459998062252009-03-01T13:06:00.000-08:002009-03-01T13:06:00.000-08:00The Man Who Would Own McClatchy?by Jeff A. Taylor ...The Man Who Would Own McClatchy?<BR/>by Jeff A. Taylor <BR/><BR/>Meet John Rogers. Arms of his Ariel Investments control 26 percent of all outstanding MNI stock. <BR/>Why? Rogers cannot possibly think that MNI will reverse course and move north. I have to think that Rogers plans on being at the table when MNI declares bankruptcy and/or is taken private.<BR/>Meanwhile, looks like the layoffs, pay cuts, and required furloughs are coming down the pike. Here’s what I don’t get, though. Would MNI operations in the Carolinas ever announce such steps — or just stonewall?<BR/><BR/>http://charlotte.johnlocke.org/blog/?p=3350Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4726844761468242273.post-76170995013139676382009-03-01T13:05:00.000-08:002009-03-01T13:05:00.000-08:00SING IT WITH ME...“All we are saying, is give bank...SING IT WITH ME...<BR/><BR/>“All we are saying, is give bankruptcy a chance”Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4726844761468242273.post-91003989947373915132009-03-01T12:13:00.000-08:002009-03-01T12:13:00.000-08:00How true about diversity. There are a big number o...How true about diversity. There are a big number of employees who just keep their mouths shut because of the shit they'd get from management for voicing an honest opinion about diversity. Truth be known, most think it's ridiculous and counter productive.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4726844761468242273.post-70099943788344848382009-03-01T12:12:00.000-08:002009-03-01T12:12:00.000-08:00Anon 8:54 You may well be on to something.From McC...Anon 8:54 You may well be on to something.<BR/><BR/><BR/><BR/><BR/>From McClatchy Watch<BR/><BR/>----------------------------<BR/>Thursday, February 12, 2009<BR/>Sacramento Bee management warns: "mass layoffs" a possibility beginning in March<BR/><BR/>The company said all options are being considered, but that layoffs would occur in quantities to trigger a federal WARN Act notification by The Sacramento Bee – required when a company does mass layoffs.<BR/>----------------------------------<BR/><BR/>This makes me wonder if all the major MNI papers are in the process of doing the same thing.<BR/>If you look at the history of possible announcements that were later delayed, if gives strong credence that MNI papers are going to trigger a federal WARN Act across the properties. We keep hearing small snippets of comments from finance jobs being outsourced in Ft Worth, to Guild members forced to vote on a take it or else offer that will casue huge layoffs if not acepted, to entire production departments being decimated in Macon & Myrtle Beach , and possible triple digit losses in Kansas City.<BR/><BR/><BR/>Well here we are March 1 and its funny that the movie ‘Watchmen (out this Friday) with hints of the Apacylpse on the horizon, and daylight saving around the corner. We could be seeing the beginning of the end of MNI papers as we know it. The level of mistakes in the quality of the printed product will only grow larger due to the loss of employees.<BR/><BR/>And yet one can’t help but stare at the train as it gets closer jumping off the track.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4726844761468242273.post-25790426341535285332009-03-01T12:02:00.000-08:002009-03-01T12:02:00.000-08:00The thing that bothers me about diversity discussi...The thing that bothers me about diversity discussions, is that you must not be honest about your honest opinion.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4726844761468242273.post-66194003185900808722009-03-01T11:53:00.000-08:002009-03-01T11:53:00.000-08:00So what if they do vote no? That won't mean a thin...So what if they do vote no? That won't mean a thing in bankruptcy hearings will it?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4726844761468242273.post-91128145577546268372009-03-01T11:43:00.000-08:002009-03-01T11:43:00.000-08:00It's too bad the McClatchy NAME is associated with...It's too bad the McClatchy NAME is associated with this debacle as C.K. and Eleanore were upstanding people who cared about their paper and their employees. They even encouraged union participation...or at least did not discourage it. They knew their employees and knew many of their families, but now it is just the way Corporate America does business. If they could get it printed in China and shipped here in time they most likely would!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4726844761468242273.post-36803792295580637672009-03-01T11:00:00.000-08:002009-03-01T11:00:00.000-08:00Since there are only about 25 Sac Bee guild newsro...Since there are only about 25 Sac Bee guild newsroom employees in good standing (those who are up to date with their dues), it seems a little ridiculous that so few will be dictating by vote the future of so many. Even if all were in good standing, they only represent about 25 percent of total employees.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4726844761468242273.post-63605389173833240182009-03-01T10:53:00.000-08:002009-03-01T10:53:00.000-08:00The truth does have a certain ring to it doesn't i...The truth does have a certain ring to it doesn't it? <BR/><BR/>Cassandra’s just springs forward. MNI's, “Truth to Power”. not so muchAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4726844761468242273.post-33983431492308829982009-03-01T10:47:00.000-08:002009-03-01T10:47:00.000-08:00Actually, Bee employees are their own worst enemy....Actually, Bee employees are their own worst enemy.<BR/><BR/><BR/><BR/>Their problem is that their union is run by the very people that caused half their troubles and destroyed their credibility. The Editorial Goons.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4726844761468242273.post-17123382973255004712009-03-01T10:46:00.000-08:002009-03-01T10:46:00.000-08:00This comment has been removed by the author.cassiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05031393878231328623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4726844761468242273.post-89529823526681830602009-03-01T10:43:00.000-08:002009-03-01T10:43:00.000-08:00It is the same no matter where you go with a McCla...It is the same no matter where you go with a McClatchy footprint darlin and most everyone knows it. <BR/><BR/>Best of luck and keep them deleting...often.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4726844761468242273.post-4091515697489678472009-03-01T10:42:00.000-08:002009-03-01T10:42:00.000-08:00Cassandra, you are a breath of fresh air.Cassandra, you are a breath of fresh air.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4726844761468242273.post-2051779949516044232009-03-01T10:39:00.000-08:002009-03-01T10:39:00.000-08:00It gives me no joy to criticize a daily newspaper,...It gives me no joy to criticize a daily newspaper, truly. I actually linked to the Guild Web site from your site and did not realize that I should not be posting there. I would go back and apologize for posting where I should not have, but I do wonder why their Web site isn't secured against outside postings. It's not clearly identified as a members-only forum. Maybe they should ask their webmaster about that.<BR/>Actually, Bee employees are their own worst enemy. And no matter what happens to them they will believe that they are striking a blow for freedom and democracy, poor dears.cassiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05031393878231328623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4726844761468242273.post-22268667718713930912009-03-01T10:34:00.000-08:002009-03-01T10:34:00.000-08:00This comment has been removed by the author.cassiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05031393878231328623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4726844761468242273.post-39990562931258568482009-03-01T10:24:00.000-08:002009-03-01T10:24:00.000-08:00Cassandra, you are a doll for posting objective an...Cassandra, you are a doll for posting objective and factual information and I thank you!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4726844761468242273.post-43534564397622786642009-03-01T10:17:00.000-08:002009-03-01T10:17:00.000-08:00This comment has been removed by the author.cassiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05031393878231328623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4726844761468242273.post-29488767281698991872009-03-01T09:24:00.000-08:002009-03-01T09:24:00.000-08:00The diversity comments weren't just about bad mana...The diversity comments weren't just about bad management hires (diversity hires), but diversity-hired reporters and such too. Some posters even named names.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4726844761468242273.post-12116640594626815472009-03-01T09:19:00.000-08:002009-03-01T09:19:00.000-08:00There were more than one diversity post deletions ...There were more than one diversity post deletions (three or four) on the Sac guild site and it was the Prez who hit the dump button. He owned up to it in a forum post that is still there. Good stuff while it existed!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com