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Story Archives of 'layoffs'Legal Aid Suffers LayoffsBy Dan Gorenstein on Monday, November 24, 2008.Budget cuts have recently forced the state’s largest civil legal aid program to lay off lawyers and staff. New Hampshire Legal Assistance represents seniors and low-income residents in cases dealing with evictions, domestic violence and unemployment. New Hampshire Public Radio’s Dan Gorenstein reports that the organization has cut services, but has a few ideas how to bring in more money. listen:
  Governor Lynch Visits Groveton WorkersBy Mark Bevis on Friday, January 13, 2006.Governor John Lynch and other state officials paid a visit to Northumberland Thursday. They went up to meet with some of the 108 workers who have lost or will soon lose their jobs when the Groveton Paper Board company closes its doors in March. The state officials said they would do what they could to help those laid-off get the assistance and training they need to secure other jobs. Reporter Art McGrath has been following this story for the Caledonia record. He tells NHPR's Mark Bevis, the closing announced last month was not a surprise. listen:
4000 Plus Jobs Have Left NH due to Foreign TradeBy Mark Bevis on Thursday, July 14, 2005.The Department of Employment Security recently announced some good news for 187 soon to be laid off workers at the Molex Corporation in Guilford. They qualify for a federal assistance program that will help train them and help them search for new jobs. The reason they qualify, and here's the bad news, is that their jobs left the country. They are among the thousands of New Hampshire workers who have seen their jobs disappear just over the last several years. But as NHPR's Mark Bevis reports, what was once a cause of concern has become a fact of life. listen: No audio currently available. Order on CD (pdf).
What's Going To Happen to BarnsteadBy Mark Bevis on Monday, June 9, 2003.The largest employer in Barnstead has announced it's going to close this summer. When the Timco lumber company shuts down, some 100 people will lose their jobs. The town's population is less than three thousand. David Murley chairs Barnstead's planning board. He tells NHPR's Mark Bevis the news wasn't completely unexpected, but it's going to hurt all the same. listen:
Bancroft Products to CloseBy Mark Bevis on Tuesday, May 20, 2003.AFTER STRUGGLING TO STAY ALIVE FOR TWO YEARS, BANCROFT PRODUCTS WILL SOON BE CLOSING ITS DOORS. THE CONCORD BASED COMPANY USED TO MAKE CONNECTORS FOR THE TELE-COMUNICATIONS INDUSTRY. BUT THEY HAD TO LAY OFF 260 PEOPLE WHEN IT LOST ITS BIGGEST CUSTOMER BACK IN 2001. SINCE THEN, BANCROFTS REMAINING EMPLOYEES HAVE TRIED TO GET THE COMPANY BACK ON ITS FEET. PETER DARLING IS THE CEO OF BANCROFT INCORPORATED. HE TOLD NHPR?S MARK BEVIS, THE COMPANY WAS A VICTIM OF THE AILING HIGH TECH MARKET. listen:
Laid Off Sanmina Workers Due Federal AidBy Mark Bevis on Friday, October 25, 2002.Laid off Sanmina Corporation workers are eligible for federal assistance to help them find jobs. The 700 workers in Derry and Hudson lost their jobs due to competition from low cost imports. As a result they can seek help from the Trade Adjustment Assistance Program. Brooks Campbell, chief of counseling for the Department of Employment Security, tells NHPR's Mark Bevis the Sanmina workers are in good company. listen: No audio currently available. Order on CD (pdf).
TYCO Announces Job Cuts and Plant ClosingsBy David Darman on Wednesday, April 24, 2002.New Hampshire based Tyco International stock fell 17 percent today, after the company announced it will close two dozen plants around the world, lay off thousands, and scrap plans to split up the company. NHPR's David Darman has more. listen: No audio currently available. Order on CD (pdf).
Shutting Down: Thoughts on Losing A JobBy NHPR Staff on Wednesday, February 13, 2002.Robin Holly used to be a Manufacturing Engineer for Beebe Rubber Company in Nashua. But the company closed in January. Holly offers her thoughts in this essay listen: No audio currently available. Order on CD (pdf).
High-Tech Workers Wait Out the SlowdownBy Trish Anderton on Thursday, November 29, 2001.The slowdown in the high-tech economy has hit hard in southern New Hampshire and the seacoast, where several companies have gone through layoffs. Unemployed high-tech workers have been gathering at so-called ?pink-slip parties? in Portsmouth, to polish their job-hunting schools and meet potential employers. NHPR?s Trish Anderton attended a pink-slip party last night and heard these stories from job-seekers. listen: No audio currently available. Order on CD (pdf).
Mills Close for GoodBy Trish Anderton on Thursday, October 18, 2001.The owners of a mill complex in Berlin and Gorham have announced the mills are shutting down for good. Employees who had been on a temporary layoff since late summer are now being laid off permanently. Berlin Mayor Bob Danderson says the mill?s parent company is due to present a reorganization plan to a bankruptcy court on October 26th. Many Berlin residents hope the mills will eventually be sold. Danderson told NHPR?s Trish Anderton the permanent layoffs may help some millworkers get more assistance from the federal government. listen: No audio currently available. Order on CD (pdf).
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