Daily Archives: July 22, 2009

Incentives Are Important

Tribune has asked the bankruptcy court to approve the payment of $21 to $66 million in bonuses to the company’s executive class, some that were deferred from 2008. 
I think this is only fair. We all know that the paper’s top managers work harder than everyone else, and through their tireless efforts to rid the company [...]

Manchester Bureau Redux

A few current and former Manchester staffers got together at Boston Gourmet Pizza in Manchester. Kate Farrish, Stef Summers, Jim Farrell, Peter Marteka, Jesse Leavenworth, Grace Merritt, Shawn Beals, Tracy Fox and Larry Smith were there.
Here’s a group shot taken by Tracy’s daughter Becca, using Larry’s camera.

Sindland Case Analysis Part II

Labor lawyer Daniel Schwartz has posted Part II of his analysis of the Shelly Sindland age and gender discrimation case againsgt Fox 61 and Tribune.
He postulates that Tribune’s bankruptcy may come up as a defense against Sindland’s complaint about a salary reduction. I will be interested to hear their response to her claim that CEO [...]

Dinner Will Honor Slain Television Journalist

A fundraiser dinner in the honor of Fox 61 assignment editor Alice Morrin has been scheduled for  Wednesday, July 29 from 4pm – 9pm at Rockville High School, 70 Loveland Rd, Vernon.
 Hosted by the Vernon School District in conjunction with the Vernon Cub Scouts, all proceeds will go to benefit the Morrin Education Fund. Tickets can be [...]

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