Boston union boss out

Posted by Lisette García on December 4, 2009 at 2:49 PM

The former president of the Boston Newspaper Guild was impeached in absentia for misfeasance when he signed unauthorized checks as well as using a credit card for personal expenses, Editor & Publisher Thursday reported.

Daniel Totten, in office since 2005, was found guilty by a five-member panel in the internal proceeding. The organization, which represents 600 members, has been engaged over the last few years in protracted negotiations with the management of The Boston Globe, which is presently owned by New York Times Co., The Boston Herald reported Thursday. It was not immediately apparent whether civil or criminal charges would follow.