The Washington Post announced on Wednesday that it would begin mass layoffs, affecting hundreds of journalists in the newsroom.
The layoffs are expected to “decimate the organization’s sports, local news and international coverage,” The New York Times stated.
In an email sent to staffers by Executive Editor Matt Murray and Human Resources Chief Wayne Connell, employees were instructed to stay home but attend a Zoom meeting to learn about “significant actions.”
BREAKING: Washington Post employees have been asked to stay home today and participate in a Zoom call at 8:30am
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Widespread layoffs expected
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