Gannett, the largest US newspaper publisher, appears to be imposing a wage freeze at its community division.
It was reported earlier today that freezes have been instituted at five of the company's papers thus far.
The latest announcement was made by Karen Magnuson, the editor of the Rochester Democrat and Chronicle in New York.
The other four are the Cherry Hill Courier Post, New Jersey; the Jackson Clarion Ledger, Mississippi; the Montgomery Advertiser, Alabama; and The Tennessean in Nashville.
The freeze comes three months after employees in Gannett's community publishing division were forced to take a one-week unpaid leave of absence.
Wage freezes have not been imposed at Gannett's headquarters, however. As the New York Times reported, the chief executive, Craig Dubow, cushioned his agreement to lower his 2011 pay by 17% by picking up a cash bonus of $1.75m (£1.06m) for the previous year.
Gannett also owns the British chain, Newsquest, which is renowned for its low pay, cost-cutting, poor relations with trade unions and refusal to talk to the press.
