(Gr. Rapids MI) Possible layoffs at Siemens Logistics and Assembly Systems

[UpInArms]

http://www.woodtv.com/Global/story.asp?S=2553244&nav=0RceT1Vq

(Grand Rapids, November 11, 2004, 12:20 p.m.) 24 Hour News 8 has confirmed hundreds of people in Grand Rapids are in jeopardy of losing their jobs.

Officials with Siemens Logistics and Assembly Systems Inc. tell 24 Hour News 8 they are looking to consolidate their three sites into one facility.

It is too early to tell how many employees will lose their jobs. But what we do know is that there are 700 people who work at these plants, and the company has two non-union facilities in Texas and Alabama where workers make about half of what they do in Grand Rapids.

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The officials declined to say when the closings may occur, but said in order to stay competitive, a decision must be made quickly.

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[shrike]

1. Suck it up, Grand Rapids

A repug town. My apologies to any Dems there, though.

[llmart]

2. but.....but.....but......

I've been reading for a week now how "fantastic" the economy is and how jobs are everywhere, everywhere, everywhere. Why, I just got home for my local Meijer's and there was a sign out front saying I could "start my career" there!

Since when is a lousy job at the Meijers store a "career?"

I'll answer that myself - since bush took office.