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ITT Exelis to lay off about 70 in Roanoke County
ITT Exelis is laying off about 70 hourly workers at its night vision plant in Roanoke County. The layoffs are effective April 7. ITT Exelis spokesman Tim White tells The Roanoke Times that demand for the company's night vision goggles and other products...
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As unemployment decreases food pantries see change
WDBJ7 ReporterEvery week day Angela Nomah's lunch is on the house. "I don't have a job right now, I wish I could find one. But I'm raising my grandson right now," Nomah said. Because she's unemployed, she relies on the Danville Salvation Army to feed her family....Tags: Unemployment, Layoffs and Downsizing, Martinsville (Martinsville, Virginia), The Salvation Army, Career and Workplace
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UPDATED Mundy announces layoffs in Giles County
Assignment ManagerA company official says 123 employees of Mundy Support Services will be laid off by the end of this year. That is when the company's contract with Celanese expires. Mundy provides maintenance and operations support at the Narrows plant. It is likely...Tags: Celanese Corporation, Unemployment, Layoffs and Downsizing, Giles County, Employees
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Pulaski County bracing for Volvo layoffs
WDBJ7 ReporterOn Friday, three hundred people will officially find out they are being laid off from Volvo Trucks North America in Pulaski County. "Michael" told WDBJ7 that he believes he'll be one of those and wanted to share his story. "I was excited to get the...Tags: Unemployment, Layoffs and Downsizing, Career and Workplace
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Declining population, $5 million deficit to blame for layoffs and school closures in Danville
WDBJ7 Reporter2:25 p.m. marks the end of school and the beginning of a daily ritual for mom Charlene Gunter. "You know the teachers are very hands on they really take the kids individually and assess what problems they may fall short of," Gunter said. Seeing...Tags: Woodrow Wilson, Layoffs and Downsizing
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Volvo's Dublin plant plans to let go of 300 workers
One of the New River Valley's largest employers has made a tough decision. Volvo Truck North America in Pulaski County says it must let workers go. WDBJ7 spoke with the top public relations person from Volvo North America on Friday. He said the number...
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WDBJ7 goes one on one with Anthony Flaccavento
This week's Election 2012 candidate profile focuses on the 9th District Congressional race. The 9th district is located in the southwest portion of the state and includes Montgomery, Pulaski, Giles, Floyd, Craig, Carroll, and Grayson Counties, along with...
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WDBJ7 goes one-on-one with Congressman Morgan Griffith
In our Election 2012 coverage, we focus on the 9th Congressional District. It is located in the southwestern portion of the state and it includes Montgomery, Pulaski, Giles, Floyd and Craig Counties and parts of Henry and Roanoke Counties. Incumbent 9th...
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201 employees get layoff notices from ITT Exelis
Assignment ManagerMore than 200 employees at the ITT Exelis Night Vision plant in Roanoke got layoff notices Thursday. In a statement, a company spokesman said 201 hourly employees are being laid off. Earlier this month, the company said declining government contracts...Tags: Unemployment, Layoffs and Downsizing, Government Contracts, Labor Legislation, Employees
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Federal Cuts could mean layoffs at Roanoke County Schools
WDBJ-TV Anchor/ReporterBig cuts in federal funding are coming to all public schools nationwide in January. In Roanoke County it could result in layoffs or program cuts in the middle of the school year, according to the Roanoke County Schools Web site. WDBJ7 asked Roanoke...Tags: Layoffs and Downsizing
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Express Scripts in Salem cuts 46 jobs
Express Scripts in Salem has laid off 46 of its employees. The job cuts went into effect Thursday, and were effective immediately. Express Scripts handles prescription benefits. About 600 people work at the Salem operation. The jobs that were...
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Goodyear's Danville plant to layoff 55 employees
WDBJ7 ReporterLayoffs will soon begin at the Goodyear Plant in Danville. The company confirmed today 55 employee will lose their job next month. The layoffs will happen throughout all departments within the Danville plant. A communication director says they're...Tags: Unemployment, Layoffs and Downsizing, Employees, Career and Workplace
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