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Another Honest Journalist Canned by U-T
Under the Copley regime there was a general aversion to firing anyone, especially without just cause. The Copleys did not want wrongful termination suits filed. Those suits ask for punitive damages which call for opening the company's books to see the finances. And that was considered the ultimate no-no. Unbridled firings also lay the groundwork for labor union fomenting, another no-no. That said, the circulation and marketing departments maintained a steady drumbeat to replace columnists that research showed no one was reading -- Neil Morgan, Don Freeman and Diane Bell come immediately to mind. When Morgan was tossed overboard it was not then-editor Karin Winner who made the call. That came from higher-ups in La Jolla. Winner was ordered to wield the hatchet on him, though.— June 4, 2012 10:11 a.m.
Car Rental Agency Sued for Offering Gay and Lesbian Discounts
Can she prove that every member of International Gay and Lesbian Travel Association and National Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce is gay? Or that she was excluded from joining those groups if she wanted?— January 12, 2012 10:53 a.m.
Issa Gets a Pass in U-T Story on Pols' Wealth
TO: ALL EMPLOYEES FROM: JOHN T. LYNCH RE: CHANGES FOR 2012 DATE: DECEMBER 30, 2011 When we met on December 9, 2011, we shared with all of you our vision for transforming the U-T into an Integrated Media company. At that time, we said that it doesn’t take much more effort to go from “good” to “great”, and that we were going to ask more from everyone in our quest to make us great! I’m sure you have seen many physical changes to the building and improvements to your work place going on. Some plans for the future are to move Finance and HR to the 5th floor, to move all content producing groups together, move the cafeteria to a new U-T Bistro on the first floor, and many more to come. As we begin this New Year and initiate the process of launching our company as the Integrated Media company of the future, there are some changes focused upon both the evolution to integration and securing more efficiency out of our current operation. Accordingly, listed below are some items that will affect changes to accomplish both. Work Hours – *Employees will transition to a 40 hour work week effective January 2, 2012. Individual supervisors will have authority to allow for transition time to address child care and other issues. Standard office hours will be, 8:30 – 5:30, with an hour for lunch. Operational departments will modify work schedules based on business needs. No changes to weekly pay will accompany this adjustment of hours. Appropriate Appearance – While we are upgrading the appearance of the workplace for everyone, we would like employees who work with the public to dress in sharp business attire. Again, individual supervisors will detail what is expected. Employees who do not work directly with the public, should keep in mind that we always have visitors, government officials/dignitaries in and out of our building, and the desire is to have a professional workplace appearance. “Casual Friday” will continue, but should be only slightly less business oriented than Monday through Thursday. Lobby Hours – As of Tuesday, January 3rd, the lobby will be open from 7:00a.m. – 6:00p.m. Monday – Friday, with the receptionist ready to greet our employees as they start their day, and to ensure visitors are welcomed as they arrive. U-T employees are welcome to enter through either entrance. This change of hours will communicate to clients, readers, and visitors that we are alive, vibrant and “open for business.” We extend to you and your Family a warm wish of great success, prosperity, and good health for the New Year. We invite your thoughts as to how we develop this new media company. *excludes Pressroom and Packaging employees— January 3, 2012 1:08 p.m.
Issa Gets a Pass in U-T Story on Pols' Wealth
http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/854/lightg.j…— January 3, 2012 12:59 p.m.
Issa Gets a Pass in U-T Story on Pols' Wealth
UT Editor Jeff Light discusses journalism: http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/23/lightvc.j…— December 28, 2011 2:02 p.m.
Issa Gets a Pass in U-T Story on Pols' Wealth
Light also wrote Romenesko: "I thought all of that was way off base. My reaction was, hey, it’s Christmas, let it go. Someone tried, in their own way, to say something nice, and now we’re headed for acrimony and debate." Why would a newspaper shy away from acrimony and debate? Perhaps the acrimony and debate were louder than the cheerleading! GIMME A U! GIMME A T! WHAT'S THAT SPELL? UT!— December 28, 2011 1:32 p.m.
Issa Gets a Pass in U-T Story on Pols' Wealth
This makes Helen and David look like Katharine Graham and William Randolph Hearst. Are any reporters brave enough to toss their pom-poms and walk from the cheerleading section? It will be interesting to watch Manchester's moves in UT support departments ... will accounting, HR, etc be subsumed into his enterprise?— December 28, 2011 10:24 a.m.
Union-Tribune Edits Out Name of Owner
What a relief to know that the UT continues the Copley traditions! Thou shalt not make the owners blush.— June 25, 2011 7:27 a.m.
Ex-Gay Community Publisher Portantino Takes Own Life
"Ex-Gay" is an insulting term in the community. Please report immediately to the Reader's Sensitivity Training and Reeducation course.— December 9, 2010 6:30 p.m.
Ex-Gay Community Publisher Portantino Takes Own Life
"Ex-Gay Community Publisher Portantino Takes Own Life" "Ex-Gay?" You mean he stopped being gay? Or is it "Ex-publisher?"— December 9, 2010 5:37 p.m.