Citing an economic downturn and overall declines in the newspaper industry, the Redding Record Searchlight on Thursday laid off 12 employees — about 8 percent of its 145-person work force.
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This is how someone close to the situation described what happened inside the Record Searchlight Thursday:
“Well, apparently the RS has done another cut. Some employees were escorted out the door today with no notice; 5 part-time and 7 full-time folks gone. How very sad. One being “cheerful” Marilyn. No notice or anything—just escorted out. How very sad for all of these wonderful folks. Happy holidays, right?”
Last, the remaining carriers were told to inform their customers that the price of the paper was going up? Guess that explains these notes: “Dear Customer, I am sorry to inform you that after years of having $12.50 as a monthly rate (.41 per day), they are increasing the monthly rate to $13.50 ( .45 per day)
Interesting strategy: Cut employees, reduce content, oursource talent, increase the price of the smaller product. Brilliant!
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In related news, the Eureka Reporter, one of Eureka’s daily newspapers, will cease its production Saturday. Click here to read more.
