I worked for Sperry/Unisys for 28 years until I took the severance package in 2008. I was one of about 200 from hardware engineering to to be RIF'd in that wave. We weren't happy about losing our jobs, but we were treated with respect. We were told of the impending reduction months in advance and were given the opportunity to "volunteer". If we were accepted for the package we were told when our exit would take place. Most of us got 3 to 5 months advance notice. Plenty of time to network and start looking. And then when we left we got cash for our vacation balance and our pay continued for a period based on our service. One week pay per year of service up to a max of 26 weeks.
So, Unisys may have booted some out, but others fared much better.
Originally posted by @O5kzTgK-aMeuq.