Monday, December 19, 2011
Layoff Notices Go Out At Harley-Davidson
Harley-Davidson Inc. has begun sending layoff notices to hourly workers in Wisconsin as part of its plan to reduce headcount at Milwaukee-area manufacturing facilities by about 26 percent to make room for seasonal workers.
The layoffs were first announced in September 2010 as part of a new seven-year contract with about 950 union workers. Harley-Davidson plans to lay off about 250 workers and hire 150 to 250 temporary employees for seasonal production spikes.
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