DETROIT—The partnership operating Detroit’s two major daily newspapers wants to cut about 7 percent of its staff through buyouts.
The buyouts will be offered to nonunion employees of The Detroit News and the Detroit Free Press as well as workers at their joint business operation. The offer may be extended to unionized workers as well pending union approval.
The Detroit Media Partnership said Monday it wants at least 150 employees to take the buyouts, or layoffs may follow.
Last fall, the partnership offered buyouts as it sought to cut 110 positions.
To be eligible, employees must be at least 45 and have worked at least 10 years. Those who take the deal will receive two weeks’ pay for each year of service and extended health benefits.
