Update on Citizen staff reductions/layoffs

No layoffs.

The Guild and the Ottawa Citizen signed an agreement July 5. The company has accepted buyout requests from 28 Guild members, and has agreed that no one will be laid off as part of the current job-reduction program.

The affected Guild members number as follows: 22 Editorial Department; 4 Building Services Department; 2 Reader Sales & Service Department.

Thanks to everyone for your suggestions and support.
If you have any questions, feel free to talk to any executive member.

ONG Executive Committee