Union News & Announcements

February 18, 2009

TO: Arthur Sulzberger, Chairman/New York Times Company
P. Steven Ainsley, Publisher/The Boston Globe
Gregory L. Thornton, Sr. Vice President/Employee Relations

FROM: Daniel B. Totten, President/BNG

RE: Boston Globe for Sale

As of early this morning, local media is reporting The New York Times is now officially shopping The Boston Globe/NE Media Group.

Can you confirm or deny these reports?

We look forward to speaking with you on this matter.

cc: D. Wanger

February 18, 2009