California – Burbank – More Than 175 Layoffs to hit local entertainment industry

More than 175 employees at entertainment-related companies in Burbank likely will be laid off starting in December, many as a result of outsourcing custodial services, studio representatives said.

Sixty-seven workers at Walt Disney Studios — mostly janitors, along with a few floor waxers — were given notices that will go into effect by Dec. 1, according to the California Employment Development Department.

The company decided to contract out janitorial services on its studio lot, representatives said…

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via Layoffs scheduled to hit local entertainment industry – Burbank Leader.