WORKFORCE REDUCTION
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 29, 2013
WORKFORCE REDUCTION [Abstract]  
WORKFORCE REDUCTION
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WORKFORCE REDUCTION

During 2013, we recorded a pre-tax charge of $863 for workforce separation benefits across our broadcasting and publishing businesses.  Of the costs recorded for the year ended December 29, 2013, $698 is included in publishing operating costs and expenses, and $165 is included in selling and administrative expenses.  We expect payments to be completed during the first half of 2014.  In 2013, the number of full-time and part-time employees increased by approximately 5.2% compared to 2012.
 
Activity associated with workforce reductions during the years ended December 29, 2013 and December 30, 2012 was as follows:
 
 
 
Balance as of
  
Charge for
  
Payments for
  
Balance as of
 
 
 
December 30, 2012
  
Separation Benefits
  
Separation Benefits
  
December 29, 2013
 
 
 
(dollars in millions)
 
 
 
  
  
  
 
Broadcasting
 
$
-
  
$
56
  
$
(13
)
 
$
43
 
Publishing
 
$
809
   
807
   
(1,286
)
 
$
330
 
Total
 
$
809
  
$
863
  
$
(1,299
)
 
$
373
 
 
                
 
                
 
 
Balance as of
  
Charge for
  
Payments for
  
Balance as of
 
 
 
December 25, 2011
  
Separation Benefits
  
Separation Benefits
  
December 30, 2012
 
 
 
(dollars in millions)
 
 
                
Publishing
 
$
1,780
  
$
1,655
  
$
(2,626
)
 
$
809
 
Total
 
$
1,780
  
$
1,655
  
$
(2,626
)
 
$
809