Washington Post Launches GoFundMe for Stranded International Employees After Layoffs
The Washington Post has initiated a GoFundMe campaign to assist its international employees who have been affected by recent layoffs. The restructuring at the Jeff Bezos-owned company resulted in the termination of a third of its staff, including many international reporters who are now facing significant challenges. Some of these employees are stranded in war zones, unable to return home due to logistical and security issues. The campaign, led by Tokyo/Seoul bureau chief Michelle Ye Hee Lee, aims to provide financial support for these employees to cover expenses such as rent, legal guidance, and relocation to safer countries. The Washington Post Guild has criticized the layoffs, stating that they are not inevitable and could harm the newsroom's credibility and future. 
