tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post5400694213489706594..comments2023-11-05T06:26:51.316-05:00Comments on Gannett Blog: Oct. 10-16 | Your News & Comments: Part 3Jim Hopkinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16712746705871119746noreply@blogger.comBlogger43125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-81887911688559720902011-10-13T15:19:34.181-04:002011-10-13T15:19:34.181-04:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-6496158732443916692011-10-13T14:13:10.222-04:002011-10-13T14:13:10.222-04:0010:24 -
8:58, 9:48, 9:56, 10:00, and 10:47 are a...10:24 - <br /><br />8:58, 9:48, 9:56, 10:00, and 10:47 are all the same poster. He/she posts in every thread, and it's the same schtick every time, including the same bad typing skills.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-75583015728324323582011-10-13T10:47:28.539-04:002011-10-13T10:47:28.539-04:00No I am not vindictive nor do I hate Gannett.
Just...No I am not vindictive nor do I hate Gannett.<br />Just curious as Gannett was my life !<br />I left on my own accord in 2009 after a lot of years with the company.My 401K Gannett stock,which I sold was at $18.75 by the way.I saw the handwriting on the wall and did not want the agony of waiting until Gannett determined it was my turn to go.It can be done, I am not a rocket scientist.<br />I stillAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-38294078684960351782011-10-13T10:30:33.876-04:002011-10-13T10:30:33.876-04:006:51 Historically, newsroom employees are told the...6:51 Historically, newsroom employees are told they should not get involved in organizations that may be the subject of news stories. That includes providing financial support. To do otherwise is unethical.<br /><br />United Way chapters do a lot of good -- except in those rare cases where funds are mismanaged. But those rare cases occur when newsrooms don't cover UW as aggressively as they Jim Hopkinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16712746705871119746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-26950114638406516552011-10-13T10:24:09.265-04:002011-10-13T10:24:09.265-04:0010:00: I understand your point of view. What I don...10:00: I understand your point of view. What I don't understand is why you, and the person who commented before you, can't emotionally move on the point that you don't come back here any more. If I had to guess - and I'm not trying to provoke you, just pointing out - I'd say the sole reason to come back here is to be vindictive. Just be nasty to a company and execs you hate. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-61865821791579204512011-10-13T10:21:56.158-04:002011-10-13T10:21:56.158-04:008:10 A sickout doesn't make any sense. It'...8:10 A sickout doesn't make any sense. It's highly unlikely to draw enough participation to be effective: i.e., slow or stop production of news.<br /><br />For those interested, I would suggest brainstorming a more creative solution: i.e., one that will draw the attention of major media and, especially, the investment community.<br /><br />In the end, Corporate cares only about the Jim Hopkinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16712746705871119746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-32115307434336307422011-10-13T10:20:47.392-04:002011-10-13T10:20:47.392-04:00A national sick day for Gannett would definitely m...A national sick day for Gannett would definitely make some headlines and bring some much needed national attention to the egregious compensation of the corporate execs.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-19326099980869349182011-10-13T10:00:06.751-04:002011-10-13T10:00:06.751-04:00I know people are stressed and work is terrible bu...I know people are stressed and work is terrible but your saying to yourself, but at least I've got a job.<br />Wrong, it's better to have a LIFE. <br />Gannett is a blood sucker.<br />an anchor<br />a dead weight<br />leave as soon as you can, you'll feel better.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-70644086387042901772011-10-13T09:56:40.564-04:002011-10-13T09:56:40.564-04:00People stay because they are waiting to get their ...People stay because they are waiting to get their package, which is better to do. Thats a lot of other money. I waited and it was worth it. I put up with more crap and work then others did- but you know what, I am no longer there, waited for my package.<br /> Baby I am living the GREAT LIFE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!<br />GANNETT sucks.<br />CD didn't care about anyone but himself, <br />so what!!!!<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-35357340999646954622011-10-13T09:48:53.644-04:002011-10-13T09:48:53.644-04:00Agree with 8:58.
Those of us who have left Gannett...Agree with 8:58.<br />Those of us who have left Gannett agree.<br />You all have had the constant threat of being laid off for 3 YEARS. Not 3 weeks or 3 months.<br />Every quarters' end you deal with the same stress of how many lay offs and will I be spared,God please let it not be my turn to go.<br /><br />You stay and do the work of maybe 3 or 4 employees yet you stay, and say yes sir Mr. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-73413681498601349902011-10-13T09:33:37.570-04:002011-10-13T09:33:37.570-04:009:12 Yes it is. But I have to run, my back
is stil...9:12 Yes it is. But I have to run, my back<br />is still hurting from carrying all of those<br />disability greenbacks!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-6557154957054123792011-10-13T09:12:38.232-04:002011-10-13T09:12:38.232-04:00@8:58am
CD, is that you?@8:58am<br /><br />CD, is that you?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-85924998639617432612011-10-13T08:58:49.708-04:002011-10-13T08:58:49.708-04:00Gannett employees are just amazing whiners.
Compla...Gannett employees are just amazing whiners.<br />Complain,find fault,blame management.Blame Jim,blame publishers,too much money for CEOs.<br />How does paying top management so much hurt you?<br />It does not effect you at all.If management would not get paid so much money,that money would not trickle down to workers.So Class Warfare here.<br />If you all channeled the energy in finding a new<br Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-53600262875133240602011-10-13T08:33:07.080-04:002011-10-13T08:33:07.080-04:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-36108663894187153942011-10-13T08:10:44.593-04:002011-10-13T08:10:44.593-04:00Come on Jim. It's put up or shut up time. You&...Come on Jim. It's put up or shut up time. You've successfully whipped all of your minions into a lather. They are waiting on you to lead them to the promised land. We are waiting expectantly for you to say "charge!" Will you or won't you?!?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-29898818089031692382011-10-13T07:49:51.751-04:002011-10-13T07:49:51.751-04:00No guts, no glory..I WILL SPEAR HEAD A SICK DAY FO...No guts, no glory..I WILL SPEAR HEAD A SICK DAY FOR ALL OF US. i HAVE NOTHING TO LOSE AND YOU DO NOT EITHER.. I need help to get names and contacts to organize. I am all in, who has some ideas to help me get this thing rolling<br />Jim, can I email you and get your thoughts<br />Thanks<br />The Press OpAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-13022517228612439382011-10-13T07:21:44.288-04:002011-10-13T07:21:44.288-04:00Our United Way campaign is a lot more effective no...Our United Way campaign is a lot more effective now that we know the people in the posters. Their work is still here, but their jobs aren't. <br /><br />I'll continue to give directly to our food bank though. United Way has to pay a CEO, they don't.<br /><br />(Confidential to Bill B. - Is that really your kid in the picture? Don't worry, I won't tell the Mrs.! :) )Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-71917359783880798062011-10-13T06:51:24.785-04:002011-10-13T06:51:24.785-04:0011:58 bullshit. You never gave when you worked 52 ...11:58 bullshit. You never gave when you worked 52 weeks a year. It's you and your pals who could care less about people in need in your community. I've been a UW coordinator for years. There is a certain dept that historically NEVER gives. You know who you are.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-35737337242396239222011-10-12T23:58:02.629-04:002011-10-12T23:58:02.629-04:0011:21: United Way benefits the community. Gannet...11:21: United Way benefits the community. Gannett doesn't care about that. Employees can't afford to give to a local charity when the corporate execs are in need of that money for themselves. Furlough anyone?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-67705348653307963462011-10-12T23:21:48.755-04:002011-10-12T23:21:48.755-04:00But if they get rid of publishers, who will have t...But if they get rid of publishers, who will have to do the United Way campaigns?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-40030501297437879612011-10-12T22:51:59.681-04:002011-10-12T22:51:59.681-04:008:26 pm…Right, count me in. If I'm not there ...8:26 pm…Right, count me in. If I'm not there just start without me and I'll catch up with you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-48822733176781345422011-10-12T22:50:06.240-04:002011-10-12T22:50:06.240-04:00From Newspaper Death Watch:
Money for Nothing
Ga...From Newspaper Death Watch:<br /><br />Money for Nothing<br /><br />Gannett CEO Craig Dubow (right) resigned last week for health reasons, saying that back and hip problems prevent him for fulfilling his duties. He leaves a job that could pay him as much as $9.4 million this year, but don’t feel too bad for Dubow: He’s eligible for severance pay of up to $37 million.<br /><br />The irony of thisAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-24600103899076713052011-10-12T22:33:04.920-04:002011-10-12T22:33:04.920-04:00So you'll just dump it on Jim? You guys are pr...So you'll just dump it on Jim? You guys are priceless.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-4958331469411649512011-10-12T22:28:53.697-04:002011-10-12T22:28:53.697-04:00Email Jim your names and sites. If he's willi...Email Jim your names and sites. If he's willing to, he can help organize this without corporate or the site execs knowing when or where it's happening.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-30096220450431984182011-10-12T22:21:19.173-04:002011-10-12T22:21:19.173-04:008:26, how will you get together? Everyone here is ...8:26, how will you get together? Everyone here is anonymous.<br /><br />Like someone said on another thread, you are cowards. You will not act. You will hide and criticize, just as you have done for the last 3 years.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com