Message from Mark Kurtich-SVP Production

DATE: December 20, 2006
FROM: Mark Kurtich
SUBJECT: Campaign Meetings
TO: Times’ Pressroom Employees

This week will mark the final round of planned campaign meetings. Because of the holiday, we have not planned additional campaign meetings at this time, but we will continue to communicate with you concerning the upcoming election.

Last week our main theme during the employee union campaign meetings was “Why We Oppose The Union.” This week, however, the campaign meeting discussion will include broad issues such as retirement programs. Many of you continue to ask questions about the pension. As such, given the global nature of some of the topics this week, all pressroom employees are invited and expected to attend.

In addition, I am pleased to announce that David Hiller is planning to address the afternoon and evening meetings Thursday and Friday, which is another reason why it is important to have everyone in attendance.