Australian daily to cut 10 staff
Posted by Simon Day on May 28, 2009 at 10:12 AM
Australian daily newspaper, The Mercury, has asked editorial staff to take voluntary redundancies due to the "tough economic times," editor Garry Bailey says and The Australian reported on Tuesday.
"We are seeking 10 redundancies with the hope that there will be sufficient volunteers,'' Mr Bailey said.
"We are seeking 10 redundancies with the hope that there will be sufficient volunteers,'' Mr Bailey said.
"However, we will move to enforced redundancies if not enough people put their hand up.''
The redundancy request will apply to all of the Hobart newspaper's 94 editorial staff including reporters, sub-editors, photographers, artists and library and clerical staff.
"This redundancy plan is the result of an extensive review of how we operate, driven by the tough economic times,'' he said.
"We simply need to make our newspaper more efficient but without losing our vibrancy, our connection to our readers and our determination to drive the news agenda in Tasmania.''
The redundancy offer was announced to staff on Monday by Mr. Bailey.
The offer includes a severance package of an initial two weeks pay, then four weeks' pay for each year of employment.
The redundancies will take effect by June 12.
The redundancy request will apply to all of the Hobart newspaper's 94 editorial staff including reporters, sub-editors, photographers, artists and library and clerical staff.
"This redundancy plan is the result of an extensive review of how we operate, driven by the tough economic times,'' he said.
"We simply need to make our newspaper more efficient but without losing our vibrancy, our connection to our readers and our determination to drive the news agenda in Tasmania.''
The redundancy offer was announced to staff on Monday by Mr. Bailey.
The offer includes a severance package of an initial two weeks pay, then four weeks' pay for each year of employment.
The redundancies will take effect by June 12.
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