tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post4022423740768950008..comments2023-11-05T06:26:51.316-05:00Comments on Gannett Blog: Nov. 12-18 | Your News & Comments: Part 2Jim Hopkinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16712746705871119746noreply@blogger.comBlogger44125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-28777839776352533512012-11-15T13:01:52.571-05:002012-11-15T13:01:52.571-05:00OK, Jim, then it should be clear, now, that GCI co...OK, Jim, then it should be clear, now, that GCI could dump its medical-insurance plan and dump workers into "the new Medicaid"/single-payer.<br /><br />Wow. What a deal. Can't wait, can we?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-90631859947153906072012-11-15T11:55:24.804-05:002012-11-15T11:55:24.804-05:006:58 Mine was a question, not a statement.6:58 Mine was a question, not a statement.Jim Hopkinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16712746705871119746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-85412655338911942922012-11-15T08:43:22.066-05:002012-11-15T08:43:22.066-05:006:52 is right on.
Whether the health insurance law...6:52 is right on.<br />Whether the health insurance law criples Gannett or not.<br />The economy is going into a downward spiral much like 2008,all the sign that 6:52 pointed out are right.Gannett will most likely repeat what it did in 2009.Cut employees.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-10917767964830199292012-11-15T07:02:41.318-05:002012-11-15T07:02:41.318-05:00Another thing, Jim -- GCI is obviously not Apple, ...Another thing, Jim -- GCI is obviously not Apple, Google. High margins, big growth -- lots of benefits.<br /><br />GCI is fighting for its life in a dying industry, in a country that is borrowing $4,000,000,000.00 a day.<br /><br />Everything is up for cutbacks. Nothing can be ruled out. You know that.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-43922211690715037522012-11-15T06:58:01.494-05:002012-11-15T06:58:01.494-05:00Jim, let's be clear --
you are saying that GC...Jim, let's be clear --<br /><br />you are saying that GCI, which has to have SOMEONE monitoring this, would not just dump this responsibility to government? As many employers will be?<br /><br />You're sure of that? How? When did Ms. Gracia say that?<br /><br />----<br /><br />Given these facts, how would/could Obamacare directly affect the company's healthcare costs?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-15861655208566728482012-11-15T06:00:01.421-05:002012-11-15T06:00:01.421-05:009:36 so you advocate massive firings of veteran st...9:36 so you advocate massive firings of veteran staff including Founders. Interesting. Didnt you and your pals write long passionate posts when similar folks left in Sports. Which is it?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-81369179604192149202012-11-14T22:37:06.724-05:002012-11-14T22:37:06.724-05:00@1:40 Are you going to give us some names?@1:40 Are you going to give us some names?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-71688678882687879462012-11-14T21:38:29.394-05:002012-11-14T21:38:29.394-05:00Agreed. There is some pressman somewhere who doesn...Agreed. There is some pressman somewhere who doesn't like the new health care law and seems intent on showing us every day that he doesn't know much about health care, either. <br /><br />Jim, I say delete all that stuff. The guy is off base and annoying.<br /><br />And for our backshop health expert: Gannett could drop coverage at any time without penalty before the law's effect.<br Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-33651434153879962692012-11-14T21:36:25.673-05:002012-11-14T21:36:25.673-05:00Callaway has just ensured the continued death spir...Callaway has just ensured the continued death spiral of Usa Today. No fresh blood, ideas or energy. Just more ass covering, pontificating and dysfunction.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-85058789754773787012012-11-14T19:32:32.096-05:002012-11-14T19:32:32.096-05:00The 6:52/Jim exchange shows what is wrong with thi...The 6:52/Jim exchange shows what is wrong with this blog. 6:52 clearly has no clue what is going on, yet Jim leaves the post and responds cryptically.<br /><br />Just delete the misinformation and move on.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-57716061933080177232012-11-14T19:30:32.209-05:002012-11-14T19:30:32.209-05:00I am a middle manager from Des Moines that was jus...I am a middle manager from Des Moines that was just fired by my lazy ass VP. I brought in the $$ but apparently that was not enough. What a bunch of ass wipes there. Go F**K off bitch.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-70310447974319316272012-11-14T19:25:52.227-05:002012-11-14T19:25:52.227-05:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-70868338296907404912012-11-14T19:13:19.383-05:002012-11-14T19:13:19.383-05:006:52 Gannett is self-insured. It pays directly for...6:52 Gannett is self-insured. It pays directly for all employee healthcare costs that aren't covered by employee contributions through monthly premiums and co-pays.<br /><br />It contracts with insurance companies, HMOs and PPOs to manage this process.<br /><br />The company's healthcare costs rise when providers -- doctors, hospitals, labs, etc. -- raise their prices.<br /><br />Given Jim Hopkinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16712746705871119746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-44693252853993777402012-11-14T18:55:20.401-05:002012-11-14T18:55:20.401-05:00Banikarim can reorgamize all she wants. She is not...Banikarim can reorgamize all she wants. She is not fit for the job. martore should cut her losses already and move on, rather than wait another year.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-6376212308769602472012-11-14T18:52:55.838-05:002012-11-14T18:52:55.838-05:00If Gannett’s profits fall short due to coming econ...If Gannett’s profits fall short due to coming economic “headwinds”, then will it…<br /><br />A)cut expenses, hours and people?<br /><br />B)pay the ACA’s $2,000 penalty per employee for not having health insurance vs. an amount that costs G A N N E T T far more per employee?<br /><br />C) raises rates knowing it will net less revenue, consumers and advertisers?<br /><br />D) All of the above?<br Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-23530406431474368242012-11-14T18:39:59.595-05:002012-11-14T18:39:59.595-05:00Blue Ball Banikarim is reorganizing marketing once...Blue Ball Banikarim is reorganizing marketing once again. She's already fired two and more are certain to go. Unfortunately one of them will not be Micek.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-72188248752857532402012-11-14T17:28:51.312-05:002012-11-14T17:28:51.312-05:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-27699406756443308492012-11-14T17:21:27.993-05:002012-11-14T17:21:27.993-05:00Jim, anyone: try to face reality --
If/when ACA/...Jim, anyone: try to face reality -- <br /><br />If/when ACA/ObamaCare fails for a Gannetteer/anyone -- who will be held accountable? Will anyone?<br /><br />And who is keeping the books on this future financial disaster?<br /><br />Please, wake up. This isn't about a general who has a fawning "writer" following him and his tight butt.<br /><br />This is about the USA death rate for Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-5873075005425972722012-11-14T17:00:58.067-05:002012-11-14T17:00:58.067-05:00Newspaper industry, take warning! A small daily in...Newspaper industry, take warning! A small daily in North Carolina is <a href="http://jimromenesko.com/2012/11/14/north-carolina-newspaper-bans-racist-comments/" rel="nofollow">banning racially motivated comments</a> on stories that do not have a racial element. It may only be a matter of time before big publishers like Gannett do the same.Charles Everettnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-67682159965770587872012-11-14T16:10:33.451-05:002012-11-14T16:10:33.451-05:00Why do you think the fines are so low on affordabl...Why do you think the fines are so low on affordable care? The HOPE is that companies like Gannett will ditch their own health plans so that people clamor for a nationwide one-payer solution.<br /><br />Same deal as when we don't use enough recycled newsprint - cheaper to pay the fine than pay for the stuff with the right percentages.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-24281335330774418802012-11-14T15:22:14.714-05:002012-11-14T15:22:14.714-05:00“If it's not a large enough drop to trigger fe...“If it's not a large enough drop to trigger federal layoff notification, why would the company publicize it?” writes 2:28 pm.<br /><br />Hell, this company – other than the Federal Times, won’t even write a story about the Obama admins' plans to pay fines and costs of defense contractors who are clearly in violation of not giving notice that that law demands to tens of thousands of Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-54868854309234996812012-11-14T14:28:24.995-05:002012-11-14T14:28:24.995-05:00Costs are being realigned with revenue continually...Costs are being realigned with revenue continually. If the dollars aren't coming in the front door, site leadership has to make decisions on how to reduce expense to keep fulfilling their expected contribution to the bottom line.<br /><br />It's not stealth layoffs, there's just no need for a press release to say two people were laid off in Salinas or three hired in Westchester. If Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-7425722246091517692012-11-14T13:54:55.236-05:002012-11-14T13:54:55.236-05:001:40 - Yes, killing the product.1:40 - Yes, killing the product.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-3144538709121024892012-11-14T13:52:23.420-05:002012-11-14T13:52:23.420-05:00After the mess thats Presto, who knows what is goi...After the mess thats Presto, who knows what is going on. Just wait until yoi hear what is happening at Usa Today.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-28220053369118415622012-11-14T13:40:12.957-05:002012-11-14T13:40:12.957-05:00Layoffs happening in Gannett Digital. Some real h...Layoffs happening in Gannett Digital. Some real headscratchers. Excellent people being let go. Do we have any idea what we are doing?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com