Echo Windows Employees Speak Out Against Layoffs February 25, 2009 No Comments on Echo Windows Employees Speak Out Against Layoffs Post View 0 After learning that 140 workers would lose their jobs, employees at Echo Windows in Red Oak, Iowa spoke out against the new company ownership. "What…
Layoffs May Be In Store For Buffalo News February 25, 2009 No Comments on Layoffs May Be In Store For Buffalo News Post View 4 The Buffalo News has extended a buyout offer to its largest union, the Buffalo Newspaper Guild CWA-Local 31026, by one week. It has warned that,…
Downturn Brings Cuts To Three Museums February 25, 2009 No Comments on Downturn Brings Cuts To Three Museums Post View 0 Three museums in three separate regions are cutting their staff. The economic downturn of the past few months has taken a severe toll on museum…
Mass Layoffs Cause Surge In California Unemployment February 25, 2009 No Comments on Mass Layoffs Cause Surge In California Unemployment Post View 1 “Mass layoff events,” described by the LA Times at cuts of 50 jobs or more, caused California’s job market to take a big hit in…
Mall Owner Macerich to Cut 142 Jobs February 25, 2009 No Comments on Mall Owner Macerich to Cut 142 Jobs Post View 44 Macerich, a shopping mall owner, is performing a five percent workforce reduction it expects to complete before the end of March. The company said it…
NFL Commissioner Fires 169, Takes 20% Pay Cut February 25, 2009 No Comments on NFL Commissioner Fires 169, Takes 20% Pay Cut Post View 0 National Football League Commissioner Roger Goodell has taken a pay cut of more than 20%, and eliminated of 169 staff jobs. Goodell took a voluntary…
Interface to Cut 290 Jobs February 25, 2009 No Comments on Interface to Cut 290 Jobs Post View 0 Interface reported deeper losses for 2008, and will cut another 290 employees. The Atlanta-based modular carpet company saw a net loss of $41 million, compared…
Fidelity’s Markets Unit Adding Jobs as Rivals Shrink February 25, 2009 No Comments on Fidelity’s Markets Unit Adding Jobs as Rivals Shrink Post View 0 The capital markets arm of mutual fund giant Fidelity Investments plans to expand its ranks of traders, sales and other staff by 20% this year,…
Santa Cruz Cancels Job Fair for Lack of Employers February 25, 2009 No Comments on Santa Cruz Cancels Job Fair for Lack of Employers Post View 3 The annual Teen Job Fair sponsored by the city of Santa Cruz, California has been canceled, due to a lack of employer participation. "We weren't…
Maui Land & Pineapple Cuts 100 Resort and Corporate Jobs February 25, 2009 No Comments on Maui Land & Pineapple Cuts 100 Resort and Corporate Jobs Post View 2 Maui Land & Pineapple will eliminate 100 jobs at its Kapalua Resort and corporate offices this week and is cutting pay by 10% for its…