Unionized journalists at the Los Angeles Times went on strike on Friday for the first time in the history of this American newspaper, which was established 142 years ago, in protest against a plan for extensive layoffs amid significant financial difficulties facing the newspaper. The number of jobs to be cut has not been announced, but the plan could affect around a hundred journalists, according to several American media outlets, representing about a fifth of the editorial staff at the Los Angeles Times. Similar to many traditional newspapers, the Los Angeles Times has struggled to adapt to the changes brought about by the internet. Written journalism in the United States is facing difficulties, with its demise accelerating, according to the latest annual report from the Northwestern University's Medill School of Journalism. By the end of 2024, it is expected that the United States will have lost about a third of its newspapers in just under twenty years.

Source: Los Angeles Times January 20, 2024 23:08 UTC