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Presents an update on personnel changes in the newspaper industry in the U.S. as of July 2004. John S. Wolfe at Independent Newspapers; Chris Blaser at the "San Francisco Chronicle"; Cindy Morgan at the "The Progress-Index."

The article focuses on impacts of labor unionization of periodicals "The Lakeland Ledger" and "Sarasota Herald-Tribune," in Florida towards the success of its individual organization. The move was pursued despite the continuing staff reduction and other cost-cutting moves of its owner daily and weekly newspaper publication company GateHouse Media Inc. It also mentions the efforts of the mass media employees to improve and provide solutions on quality of its work for its clients.

Discusses the labor contract problems facing several newspapers in the U.S. Cause of the conflict between the management and employees of 'The Sun' newspaper in Baltimore, Maryland; Strike preparations of the workers of 'Saint Paul Pioneer Press' in Minnesota; Factors affecting the labor contract negotiations at 'The Boston Globe' newspaper.

Reports on appointments and promotions in the mass media industry. Baltimore Sun Community Newspapers; Florida Newspaper Advertising and Marketing Executives; Independent Newspapers; Providence Journal Co.; `Idaho Statesman' newspaper; `Parade' magazine; Landon Associates Inc.; Associated Press; `Boston Herald' newspaper; `Boston Globe' newspaper; `Philadelphia Inquirer' newspaper.

Focuses on the increase in the number of Web sites in the United States specialized in the recruitment of media-related job candidates. Advantage of the cyberspace recruiting techniques; Rise in the number of large firms advertising in their own Web sites; Features of some of the corporate recruitment ad sites.

Reports on the death of John M. Jakopin, central states regional sales director of mass media company GMA Network Inc. Age at death; Background on the career progression of the executive.

Reports on the improvement on the job opportunities for journalism and mass communication graduates in 1997 in the United States. Increase in the number of graduates who landed a full-time job after graduation.

Reports on the agreement of `The Boston Globe' to pay members of the Boston Mailers International Brotherhood of Teamsters Local No. 1 more in each year of a three-year contract. Retroactivity of the agreement to January 1, 1993; Major changes in staffing and work rules; Amount of pensions fund contribution of the paper; Amount of bonuses to be paid by the paper.

Reports on the steady rise in value of media employee benefits in the United States. Results of Godwins Booke & Dickenson's 1995 Media Industry Employee Benefits Survey; Increase in work productivity in communications businesses; Holiday schedules for employees; Structure of retirement programs.