Washington Times set to lay off at least 40% of its workers

Posted Dec 3rd 2009 2:20PM by Zac Bissonnette
Filed under: Newspapers

Like most newspapers, The Unification Church-controlled Washington Times is experiencing significant financial problems.

The New York Times reports that the far-right wing newspaper will lay off at least 40% of its 370 employees, citing a memo sent to workers. That hardly seems appropriate for a newspaper that was founded by a guy (Syun Myung Moon) believed by himself and his followers to be the second coming of Jesus Christ.

The Washington Times has said that it will make significant changes to its distribution model in 2010, with free distribution in certain parts of Washington D.C.

The newspaper said it would focus on its "core strenghts" which include "exclusive reporting and in-depth national political coverage, enterprise and investigative reporting, geo-strategic and national security news and cultural coverage based on traditional values."

The Miami Herald also announced that it will be eliminating another 24 jobs and cutting hours for employees involved in newspaper production.

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