Well, some good news for the people among the 181 announced for layoffs. Call center in Eugene will not close as planned on October 31. How long it will stay open past that date, however, is currently a big unknown. I guess it will at least give people more time to find a replacement job.
http://registerguard.com/rg/news/local/35939566-75/layoffs-in-limbo-at-sykes-call-center-in-downtown-eugene.html.csp