Yes, The Party Is Indeed Over at KSC
NASA Shuttle to Constellation Workforce Transition Strategy Report
“Background: NASA’s workforce surveys have indicated that communication is the key to managing the workforce during transition. NASA and its prime contractors are engaged in a robust communications effort at all levels to ensure that the workforce is kept informed of current programs and future plans. The Agency is utilizing many tools and media options to make this possible, and the effectiveness of these tools is continually evaluated in both surveys and by monitoring various media metrics.”
2007 NASA Culture Survey Report, Page 4
1b. I receive timely communication from my Center’s senior management. 55 44 55 45 53 44 66 59 54 55 65
1c. I receive timely communications from the Agency’s senior management. 42 32 31 37 36 40 49 49 34 46 60
Weldon Amendment Forces NASA to Reveal Massive Layoffs
“In today’s “Workforce Transition Strategy Initial Report,” NASA estimated that there will be at least 6,400 jobs eliminated between FY 08 and FY 2011 at Kennedy Space Center alone. Of those 6,400 layoffs, NASA forecasted that 4,800 will come all in one year – 2011. These numbers could grow if problems arise with the Constellation program due to technological or funding issues.”
“GRIFFIN … It provides an orderly transition of the space shuttle workforce. We estimate that we can use about 85 percent of the facilities that are in play today for the space shuttle.”
NASA: Shuttle retirement may cost 2,300 jobs in Houston, Houston Chronicle
Shuttle Retirement May Bring Loss of 8,600 Jobs, NASA Says, NY Times
Massive Job Cuts in Space Program Likely, AP
80% of KSC contractors could lose jobs after shuttle program ends, Orlando Sentinel
NASA: Michoud has cloudy employment future, AP
NASA will eliminate 6,400 jobs by 2011, Tampa Bay’s 10
Shuttle Retirement Could Cost Thousands Of Jobs, Central Florida News 13
Job Losses Expected When Shuttle Retires, WESH
