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More Shuttle Layoffs Ahead

By Keith Cowing
NASA Watch
April 16, 2011
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NASA Space Shuttle Contractor Announces Layoffs for 2,800 Workers, Space.com
“The NASA contractor responsible for most of the work of maintaining the space shuttles announced Friday (April 15) that it will have to lay off almost 50 percent of its employees – up to 2,800 workers – after the shuttle program shuts down this year.”
Shuttle prime contractor details major layoffs, SpaceflightNow
“Through earlier layoffs and attrition, USA’s workforce in Florida, Texas and Alabama has dropped from around 10,500 in October 2009 to a current level of around 5,600. In late July or early August, the company will implement another major workforce reduction, affecting between 2,600 and 2,800 employees across the company. Of that total, 1,850 to 1,950 job losses are expected in Florida, 750 to 800 in Texas and 30 to 40 in Alabama.”
USA Announces End-of-Program Workforce Reduction, USA
“USA currently employs approximately 5,600 employees at its Florida, Texas and Alabama sites. The reduction in force will affect multiple disciplines and multiple organizations across the company. The reduction is expected to impact between 2600-2800 company-wide, including 1850-1950 employees in Florida, 750-800 employees in Texas, and 30-40 in Alabama.”

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