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Originally Posted by kipperiggy
Why does Laflamme, the top voted anchor, get the boot at 58?
Some say cost cutting, others say misogyny.
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And I’m suggesting people who come to the conclusion that it’s misogyny are missing the context of journalists across the country, men and women, being ruthlessly fired every week. Including several prominent, popular, and long-serving male radio hosts turfed by Bell in recent months. There isn’t a journalist in Canada who should be surprised if they’re laid off tomorrow.
You know when the price of oil drops by $50 a barrel, Calgary-based oil companies carry out mass layoffs, and they target long-serving employees with high salaries? That’s what’s been going on in Canadian newsrooms for years. Anyone with 15+ years experience (the few who are left at this point) is in the crosshairs.