I don't know what to make of this. On the one hand, I support unions and the rights of workers to protect themselves from the draconian measures of businesses in service of the allmighty buck. On the other hand, this seems like such a desperate time, and the possibility that The Globe could disappear and leave us with nothing but The Herald is bad, bad news for Boston. Obviously, the paper, and all papers, have to totally rethink their model in the face of global change (pardon the pun) - but you actually have to be a living, viable entity before you can rethink your position.
I don't want to speak for the members of the Guild; I don't understand all the ins and outs of the decision, but on the face of it, 10% cuts seem better than 23% cuts and a dispute that could close the paper forever.
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