Archive for August, 2009

NIPSCO announces layoffs, furloughs (Post-Tribune)

Northern Indiana Public Service Company announced layoffs of up to 40 workers today. “The impact of the recession has prompted us to implement a number of measures to reduce costs without directly impacting employees,” said Eileen O’Neill Odum, chief executive officer of Northern Indiana Energy, in a press release. “Those measures include postponing major projects, reducing contractor costs …

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Layoffs, Shorter Workweeks Possible Options For Johnstown Budget Crunch (WJAC 6 Johnstown)

Employee layoffs are one topic likely to be discussed at a special council meeting Monday night, Johnstown officials said.

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Council to discuss PD layoff (The Union Democrat)

Debating whether to lay off a police officer, raise sewage treatment fees by nearly a fourth and approve a tentative budget for this year top the Angels Camp City Council’s Tuesday agenda. The council will also consider an application to drill a well within the city limits and whether to pay for a filter study with the hope of avoiding a full plant upgrade, among other items. A rising department …

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Judge readies city layoff decision (The Cincinnati Enquirer)

A judge will rule shortly on a request by unions representing Cincinnati police and other workers to halt the planned layoffs of 138 police officers and other city workers. Layoffs are scheduled to start Sunday.

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