Star Trib Buy Out List

A total of 24 Stribbers took the voluntary buy-out allowed under the present Guild contract. The names were released this morning. They are:

Judy Arginteanu
Bill Arthur
Steve Aschburner
Mike Carroll
Bob Franklin
Grethchen Gramenz
Doug Halliday
Jeremy Iggers
Jocelina Joiner
Tom Jones
Jim Lundberg
Bob Lutsey
Ron Meador
Richard Parker
Darlene Prois
John Reinan
Pam Schmid
Al Sicherman
David Silk
Derek Simmons
Tom Simon
Dane Smith
Brad Stokman
Margaret Zack

In contrast to the abrupt, pre-holiday severings the Pioneer Press levelled on its’ employees last year, where the company also niggled over start dates to reduce the compensation to a few employees, the 24 Star Tribune people listed above will be paid an additional two weeks — until March 30 — in addition to their accrued compensation. Under the heading of “Thanking God for Small Favors”, its a small grace note.

The final work day for all will be … Friday.