The Los Angeles Times is set to cut at least 115 newsroom positions in a round of layoffs that have been anticipated since last week. The Los Angeles Times declined comment on Tuesday. In his remarks to the Times on Tuesday, Soon-Shiong expressed frustration over the Los Angeles Times Guild’s decision to participate in a 24-hour walkout Friday over the proposed layoffs. In a statement on Tuesday, the Los Angeles Times Guild pushed back against that notion, saying, “We believe our decision to go on strike saved scores of newsroom jobs today.” The union added, “We still believe in the Los Angeles Times and the important role it plays in a vibrant democracy. Updated to include Los Angeles Times Guild statement.

Source: Los Angeles Times January 23, 2024 19:41 UTC