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Unilever – Owensboro – 140 jobs affected by sale
Nearly 140 jobs at a major Owensboro food processor could be affected by the company’s decision to sell one of its product lines. Unilever North America operates a 515-employee plant on Owensboro’s east side that produces Ragu spaghetti sauce as well as frozen meals and appetizers under the names Bertolli and P.F. Chang. The frozen … Continue reading
South Africa – Gold Fields – Formal talks with union on layoffs
Gold Fields, the world’s fourth largest gold producer, has begun formal talks with its workers and union about possible labour reductions at its South Deep Joint Venture. The miner said on Thursday that about 2,384 underground workers were served Section 189 notice, South African labour law that governs retrenchment of employees. Gold Fields has been … Continue reading
Tampa International Airport – Layoffs coming for 474 at PEMCO World Air Services
The bay area is about to get hit with one of the single-largest layoffs in the state this year: PEMCO World Air Services is planning to fire 474 workers at its aircraft maintenance complex at Tampa International Airport. PEMCO is the largest airplane maintenance and repair company headquartered at Tampa International. But the company said … Continue reading
Little Rock – LM Windpower to lay off 234 workers
LM Windpower says it will lay off more than half of its workers at the company’s Little Rock plant, which manufactures windmill blades. The Denmark-based company blamed a drop in demand for the layoffs, saying it’s been hurt by the upcoming expiration of a federal tax credit for renewable energy. The company tells the Arkansas … Continue reading
Brazil – Layoffs by IPI Tax Auto Makers Recipients Not Tolerated
Auto makers in Brazil that benefited from a cut in what is known as the IPI tax can’t reduce employment while the tax cuts are in effect, Brazil’s Finance Ministry reiterated Friday. Some interpreted the statement as a direct message to General Motors Co. (GM), which is considering shutting down production at one of its … Continue reading
Science Applications – 200 possible layoffs at MacDill Air Force Base
Science Applications International Corp. has warned the state of Florida of 200 possible layoffs at MacDill Air Force Base’s U.S. Central Command in the event it is not re-awarded a current contract. The McLean, Va.-based provider of scientific, engineering, systems integration and technical services has submitted a proposal for a contract renewal as the incumbent … Continue reading
Wisconsin – Hologic – 130 employees to go
Hologic will let go of 130 employees as it closes its a Wisconsin manufacturing facility over the next 24 months, a measure the company warned employees of prior to the $3.7 billion merger with Gen-Probe… via Layoffs: Hologic confirms cuts following $3.7B Gen-Probe merger | MassDevice – Medical Device Industry News.
Tennesse – 185 Gaylord workers face layoff
Gaylord Entertainment Co.’s restructuring plan would affect more than 300 local employees, two-thirds of whom will be out of work if a deal with Marriott International goes through this fall. The Nashville-based hospitality company said Tuesday that it would eliminate an estimated 310 corporate positions if the plan wins shareholder approval. Of those, about 185 … Continue reading
Little Rock – Hawker Beechcraft laying off 170
Hawker Beechcraft is laying off 170 employees at its Little Rock aircraft finishing plant. The company on Thursday issued a letter giving the workers 60 days of notice, as required by federal law. The Wichita, Kan.-based company says the layoff will affect both hourly and salaried workers. In November Hawker Beechcraft assured Little Rock employees … Continue reading
Life after unemployment checks run out
Jobless benefits are phasing out this year for about 1 million long-term unemployed Americans as the federal government reels in Great Recession lifelines that provided unemployment checks for as long as 99 weeks in many states. By year’s end, another 2 million will see their checks cut off, because extended unemployment benefits will end beyond … Continue reading
US – July – Thx to the shrinking labor force: Employment rose by 163 000, not enough for the unemployment rate to fall (up @ 8.3%)
Total nonfarm payroll employment rose by 163,000 in July, and the unemployment rate was essentially unchanged at 8.3 percent, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Employment rose in professional and business services, food services and drinking places, and manufacturing. via Employment Situation Summary. -*- The drop in participation is larger for men than … Continue reading
Lord of the Rings – Layoffs Hit Developer
Layoffs are reportedly underway at Warner Bros. Games Seattle. According to various reports, an unknown number employees have been let go this morning from WB Seattle, which also includes Monolith Productions, Surreal Software, and Snowblind Studios… via Layoffs Hit Lord of the Rings Developer – IGN.
US Budget Cuts – Uncertainty May Relieve Companies Of Layoff Notice Requirement
Companies may not have to send employees a warning of potential layoffs because of possible across-the-board budget cuts next January, according to the U.S. Department of Labor. Under the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act, companies with more than 100 employees are required to send out notices at least 60 days before potential layoffs … Continue reading
China – Nokia Siemens Networks plans more layoffs
Nokia Siemens Networks, the world’s fourth-largest telecom gear maker, is planning to lay off around 300 employees in China. This will be the company’s second layoff in China this year. In March, it cut 350 jobs in the Chinese market. A China-based Nokia Siemens Networks official, speaking on condition of anonymity, said the layoff announcement … Continue reading
Indonesia – Kalimantan Mine – Layoffs may loom ahead
Coal miners in Kalimantan are balking as the global coal price falls, saying their local production has taken a hit and they may need to fire some workers. Mr Eko Priyatno local chairman of the Coal Mining Association said that the 30% decline in the global coal price could push mining companies toward massive layoffs. … Continue reading
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