negotiations between the boston globe and its unions lasted by a specified delay under threats that the publication could be closed within weeks . its owners , the new york times , told it would file a notice with the government on monday that it would shut the paper if there was no agreement on fee cuts . the owner get the paper to agree to $ 20m ( £13 . 4m ) in money preserving units . guaranteed job for people are hoped to be a sticking point , with the unions saying they are not negotiable .
The Boston Globe is owned by The New York Times.