Torstar, union reach deal over ‘digital jobs’

Torstar Corp. has struck a compromise with the union representing journalists at its flagship newspaper over a new classification of lower-paid digital journalists that has roiled the newsroom.
Under the agreement, most of the new digital jobs at the Toronto Star will be made temporary positions within the union, at least until the current staff contract expires at the end of 2016, according to a bulletin distributed to members on Monday. In the event of layoffs, editorial staff will now also have a right to “bump” into digital jobs if they are qualified.
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