Thousands Of Employees To Leave Bank Of America

NPR | By Lisa Miller

Published December 12, 2008 at 6:00 AM EST

Bank of America says it expects to eliminate up to 35,000 jobs over the next three years. It says it won't know the final number until early next year, but the cuts will affect workers from both Bank of America and Merrill Lynch. Bank of America agreed to buy the investment firm in September.

Lisa Miller reports for member station WFAE.

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