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Will the Boston Globe stop printing for at least 24 hours in 2009?
Background: The New York Times Co. has hired an investment bank to manage the possible sale of The Boston Globe, and the company plans to request bids for Boston's major daily in the next couple of weeks, according to two people who say they may make offers on the newspaper.
The newspaper has had difficulties with its unions, and recently gave union employees a 23% pay cut.
Will the Globe's print edition cease for at least twenty-four hours in 2009?
The newspaper has had difficulties with its unions, and recently gave union employees a 23% pay cut.
Will the Globe's print edition cease for at least twenty-four hours in 2009?
Settlement details:As reported by a major mainstream news source.
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| No |
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Initial likelihoods: Yes: 8%
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Created Wed 10th Jun 4:57am PST by carnacthemagnificent
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Yes. If there is any day in 2009 where a newspaper with "Boston Globe" on the masthead is not printed, then this question settles as "Yes."
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