by Andy Zipser, The Guild Reporter

An ESOP created in Portland, Maine. To save the paper, to save jobs. 

The Commercial Appeal wants the right to fire everyone and outsource every job to India or to low-wage workers in Memphis or in other states. To understand why that matters, meet Anne Griffin.

Workers at The Commercial Appeal are supporting the public campaign by using desk decorations with a positive message.

Executives with The Commercial Appeal's parent company are earning less than they did before the recession, but still take home big paychecks.

The company is signaling its intention to outsource an unlimited number of jobs at The Commercial Appeal to cheaper workers in India or wherever else it can find them. This would harm readers, advertisers and the Memphis economy. It's time for Memphians to stand up and say no. Read more to learn how you can help.

The Memphis Newspaper Guild is collaborating with others to keep local news alive in the Mid-South.