Univision Trims Work Force by 2.2%

Univision Communications Inc. has joined the belt-tightening of media companies nationwide by laying off or offering buyouts to 2.2% of its work force during the last few weeks. In all, 42 workers, including some of its TV newscasters, are leaving the Spanish-language media giant. The staff roster at the network’s flagship station, KMEX-TV Channel 34 in Los Angeles, was trimmed by 16 employees. KMEX is the top-rated news station in the market in any language.