I've Predicted 7 of the last 4 Layoffs, but..UPDATED

I must admit that I'm hit or miss.  I was the first to report that the Tribune was going to be free, and I was the first to speculate that La Voz was shutting down.  Well, one for two isn't bad. 

Now, sources are telling me that there are some major changes in the works at the Republic...talks of buyouts and etc.  We'll see what unfolds in the next day or so.  Will I be 8 for 4, or 7 for 5?

Let me know what you hear. 

UPDATE

Gannett Blog is reporting that there are layoffs and buyouts Gannett wide today. 

On the heels of reported job cuts at TV stations, a reader just told me pink slips also were given today to employees in Gannett accounting departments. My quick take: It appears GCI is now rolling out another unannounced round of work consolidation amid the ongoing restructuring. Previous steps included establishing regional customer service call centers, plus central photo toning operations.

Today's moves, the reader's note shows, suggest the company is now targeting more-senior positions, such as controllers. These cuts would follow Friday's buyout offer to 166 staffers at five New Jersey papers.

Comments

[Mark]

Greg --
FYI, Liberty's Apothecary carried a comment about this yesterday:
http://libertysapothecary.com/?p=166

[muckraker]

I heard the East Valley Tribune did layoffs last week. Does anyone have info on that?

[Edward]

So, don't just taunt us....Who might be leaving? Or being forced to leave? Is it companywide?

[jdleslie1]

Seven of the last four? Seven is a lot bigger than four. Do you mean seven of the past 11?