Any idea of who will be affected.
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Both plants are still on “idle” for 5 months . All departments are being examined and scrutinized for productivity . Still plenty of room for reduction.
At the all hands yesterday, Paul Lemmo said that majority of the 800 will be from Sikorsky.
Newspapers are saying 800 "across rotary and mission systems division.A company spokesperson said the cuts are done by transferring staff to its other subsidiaries, and gradual attrition.A senior official with the Teamsters union said the reductions would not affect union membership, but instead “salary” employees."
"Last month, union members signed a new contract that provides for an 18 percent pay rise and cost-of-living allowances over five years.
"The deal lets all insured members receive a $5,000 bonus and a 50 percent company match if they deposited in a company savings plan.