Archive for November, 2009

Reading says at least 15 more layoffs likely, but number could jump to 37 (Reading Eagle)

Fifteen more layoffs of city workers now seem likely, but it could be 37 more if city unions reject a last concession, administration officials said Monday.

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Local business owner urges residents to switch phone carrier in protest of recent layoffs (The News)

WESTVILLE – A Westville businessman is issuing a challenge to fellow citizens to switch their telephone service, in the wake of layoffs that moved nearly 50 jobs away from Pictou County.

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Culver says votes by state employee unions will save jobs, preserve services (The Gazette)

DES MOINES – Gov. Chet Culver on Monday praised the decision of two unions representing state workers, which voted to take five unpaid days off to avoid the layoff of nearly 600 workers this year. The state reached agreements with the State Police Officers Council and the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Iowa [...]

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Akron: Sheriff’s deputies rally to protest layoffs (WKYC Cleveland)

AKRON — Time is running out for dozens of sheriff’s deputies who received layoff notices that take effect before Christmas.

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