By: E&P Staff Craig A. Moon, president and publisher of USA Today, sent the following memo to all USA Today and USA Weekend employees today, just as Gannett announced one-week unpaid furloughs for all workers.
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We find ourselves in an incredibly tough media and economic climate ... our advertising revenues continue to slump as we enter 2009. With little visibility of future ad schedules, we like others at Gannett, have had to make some very difficult decisions. To that end, USA TODAY and USA WEEKEND will do the following:
* All employees will be furloughed for one full week during this quarter.
* Effective February 1, 2009 there will be no annual pay increases for one year. This includes me, your department head - everyone.
To be clear, a furlough means you will not work and you will not be paid for the furloughed days.
Exempt, salaried employees must take one full payroll week within the pay period. Non-exempt, hourly employees can take five days at any pre-approved time. All furloughs must be completed by the last weekend in March. If you are not sure which category you are in, check with your manager.
Also attached is a frequently asked question sheet that should answer any questions you may have. If you do have any further questions, please see your manager.
We have great brands and these sacrifices will help keep USA TODAY and USA WEEKEND healthy companies. I thank you in advance for all you do each and every day.
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