Monday, February 28, 2011

Disney Gaming Layoffs: Disney Confirms Layoffs at Video Game Unit

Written January 25, 2011 - Roger R. Carter 
By Chris Morris

Disney has confirmed that a layoff has hit its gaming studio employees. Although Disney reps would not confirm the number of employees affected, sources say it could be 30%-50% of the 700 person division.

Check out the following article to read more on  the current Disney Gaming layoffs.

Boeing Cutting 900 Jobs at Long Beach Plant

Written December 4, 2004 - Roger R. Carter 
By W.J. Hennigan


Amidst this current economic downturn, more and more companies are having trouble sustaining the work force they once strongly employed. Yet another company to hit these hardships is Boeing.


Due to a lack of sales of its C-17 Cargo Planes, Boeing is now cutting 900 employees from its Long Beach plant, which is expected to shut down completely by the end of next year. Speculation is that the newly laid-off employees may have a tough time finding new employment as California's unemployment rate is currently at 12.4%, Los Angeles County being 12.9%.

Check out the following article to read more on  the current Boeing layoffs.