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Chrysler laying off 150 in Kenosha

By ASSOCIATED PRESS   Thursday, February 26, 2009 - 8:05 a.m.
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KENOSHA, Wis. (AP) — Chrysler says it plans to lay off as many as 150 people next month at its engine plant in Kenosha.

Chrysler spokesman Max Gates says beginning March 23, production on both lines will be reduced indefinitely as it continues to deal with declining sales. Production at the Kenosha plant had previously been relatively stable.

The Kenosha plant employs about 800 people, including about 630 unionized workers.

Chrysler and General Motors have borrowed $17 billion from the federal government to stay afloat as they deal with auto sales at a 10-year low.




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doc0430
Feb 27, 2009 at 2:20 a.m.
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With that layoff of 350 at Sub-Zero that brings their total to 585 in the last year, NOT A GOOD SIGN for them since the company only employes 1700 total between the Wisconsin and Arizona plants, I don't know how many affected in each plant however it sounded like mainly Wisconsin from what I heard.

foofoogrl
Feb 26, 2009 at 11:12 p.m.
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I am the ONLY one who tells their "LIFE STORY"? Come on now, don't give me ALL the credit!! Isn't that why we are all here? To impose our "life's experiences" on others?? You are a bitter person. But someday you will find your peace.

foofoogrl
Feb 26, 2009 at 11:10 p.m.
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My point about saying this is news why, was because this has already been told. The auto industries are going down. We all know this. Sad, but true. And LOVEISGOOD....thanks for paying attention! ;)

carlitosway
Feb 26, 2009 at 9:35 p.m.
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*people

carlitosway
Feb 26, 2009 at 9:34 p.m.
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My prayers with all peopel during these hard times also and lets all get positive and look for a brighter tomorrow.

carlitosway
Feb 26, 2009 at 9:33 p.m.
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Ty for the heads up on Sub Zero 'LIG'

carlitosway
Feb 26, 2009 at 9:32 p.m.
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Most people are on UE that are laid off and I dont believe they are drawing off their investments as most 401 and such are set on what and when you can actually cash in on them.

carlitosway
Feb 26, 2009 at 9:22 p.m.
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Sub zero actually makes a majority of industrial coolers and freezers.

carlitosway
Feb 26, 2009 at 9:11 p.m.
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As of Monday 20 will be laid off And In 2 weeks 2nd shift [aout 42]will be laid off at Hufcor in addition to the 60 already laid off. total about 120

BostonBill
Feb 26, 2009 at 8:16 p.m.
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It's just crazy. Soon, the only people working will be the people employed at the unemployment office. Oh, and maybe Vince with his Slap Chop.

localboysince1968
Feb 26, 2009 at 6:25 p.m.
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I will have them in my thoughts and prayers.

LOVEISGOOD
Feb 26, 2009 at 3:46 p.m.
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Hanna .. that is the one .. Which means even the rich aren't buying/spending !

LOVEISGOOD
Feb 26, 2009 at 2:51 p.m.
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Sub Zero is in Madison/Fitchburg area , they used to hire a lot of college students for the summer months .

SarahB
Feb 26, 2009 at 2:45 p.m.
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LOVEISGOOD: What is Sub Zero? Where is it located, how many workers, etc. I have never heard of the place.

LOVEISGOOD
Feb 26, 2009 at 12:36 p.m.
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Back to the story at hand . The news just said Sub Zero is looking at laying off 350 people in May . Where are all of these people going to get new jobs at . This a really a sad time in all our lives . Lets hope things start to look up soon !

LOVEISGOOD
Feb 26, 2009 at 12:34 p.m.
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SarahB So does the truth . Thanks for posting your opinon and not going into your life history .

carlitosway
Feb 26, 2009 at 12:28 p.m.
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I know that we were laying off 20 beginning of march but now they say more.

carlitosway
Feb 26, 2009 at 12:26 p.m.
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Ouch It just keeps going. More layoffs coming here to Ill post after work and let ya know how many at my company.

SarahB
Feb 26, 2009 at 12:24 p.m.
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LOVEISGOOD: Mean people suck.

LOVEISGOOD
Feb 26, 2009 at 11:36 a.m.
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foofoo doesn't think it is news because it doesn't ivolve drugs or the oportunity for her to tell everyone her life history .

rockstars
Feb 26, 2009 at 10:11 a.m.
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foofoogrl - I agree with Zoom, why is this NOT news?

Zoom
Feb 26, 2009 at 9:51 a.m.
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Why would laying off 150 people in Wisconsin not be news?

foofoogrl
Feb 26, 2009 at 9:25 a.m.
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This is news why?

rockstars
Feb 26, 2009 at 9:06 a.m.
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Glad my friends took a buyout!

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