Gannett Plans Furloughs

The Gannett Blog, an independent daily journal about the Gannett Co. Inc., has posted a company memo purported to be from Bob Dickey, president of Gannett U.S. Community Publishing.

CONFIDENTIAL
CONTAINS PROPRIETARY BUSINESS INFORMATION -
NOT FOR PUBLIC DISSEMINATION

January 4, 2011
To: All US Community Publishing employees
From: Bob Dickey

.....During the first quarter, non-union USCP employees will be furloughed for five business days. Exempt, salaried employees must take one full payroll week within the pay period, to be completed by Sunday, March 27. Outside sales people will take five days that can be completed at any pre-approved time before the last weekend in March. Non-exempt, hourly employees will also take five days at any pre-approved time, before the last weekend in March. If you are not sure which category you are in, you should check with your Human Resources representative or supervisor. The attached FAQ should answer other questions you may have. We will be communicating separately with union representatives to discuss the treatment of bargaining unit employees. I will be taking a furlough during the quarter and Craig Dubow and Gracia Martore each will be taking a reduction of salary that is equivalent to a week’s furlough...

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