Romenesko

Romenesko Misc.
Brian Tierney tells the National Association of Black Journalists: "The impact layoffs would have on diversity [at the Inquirer] was one of the driving reasons that we tried, repeatedly, to change the seniority system under the Guild contract. Unfortunately, Guild leadership was adamant that they would not change the seniority system in a way that would allow us to consider critical diversity issues in the event of a layoff, and as such my hands were tied." THE GUILD'S RESPONSE: "Nothing could be farther from the truth. Not once during bargaining did the Company raise the issue of diversity or express any interest in protecting it during layoffs."