Tuesday, December 23, 2008

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Layoffs in USA - Dec 22nd: Update



Mac game developer Aspyr confirms layoffs
Although Apple hasn't been drastically affected by the economy thus far, some of the companies that sell accessories, software, and other Apple-related items haven't been so lucky. The latest casualty of the laggard economy is Mac game developer Aspyr, which confirmed to gaming site Kotaku last week that it had laid off some of its staff, citing the "current economic environment."

Unisys to Cut 1,300 Jobs, Suspend Raises
Unisys Corp. said it would cut 1,300 jobs, or 4.3% of its worldwide work force; consolidate plants; suspend its 401(k) matching program; and not offer raises to most employees next year.

Dell layoffs 2000 people in their Ireland unit
The American computer giant is expected to confirm early in the New Year that it is to drastically reduce its manufacturing operation in Limerick, at a cost of over 2000 jobs.

Citigroup Inc. plans to close one of its offices in San Antonio and lay off 55 employees in early 2009.

The University of Tennessee Health Science Center has reported it will lay off 200 workers beginning Jan. 7. 

Textron To Cut 2,200 Jobs, Close Most Of Finance Unit
Textron Inc. (TXT) said it will cut 2,200 jobs, or 5.5% of its worldwide work force, and will shut most of its commercial finance business to enhance its long-term liquidity position amid unstable credit markets.

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