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AT&T to cut 12,000 jobs
Thursday December 4, 8:16 am ET
AT&T to cut 12,000 jobs, or 4 percent of work force, due to economic downturn
NEW YORK (AP) -- AT&T says it is cutting 12,000 jobs, or about 4 percent of its work force, because of the economic downturn.
The Dallas-based telecommunications company said Thursday the job cuts will take place in December and throughout 2009.
The company also cited a changing business mix and a more streamlined structure as other reasons for the layoffs.
AT&T plans to take a charge of about $600 million in the fourth quarter to pay for severance costs.
http://biz.yahoo.com/ap/081204/at_t_jobs.html
AT&T to cut 12,000 jobs
Thursday December 4, 8:16 am ET
AT&T to cut 12,000 jobs, or 4 percent of work force, due to economic downturn
NEW YORK (AP) -- AT&T says it is cutting 12,000 jobs, or about 4 percent of its work force, because of the economic downturn.
The Dallas-based telecommunications company said Thursday the job cuts will take place in December and throughout 2009.
The company also cited a changing business mix and a more streamlined structure as other reasons for the layoffs.
AT&T plans to take a charge of about $600 million in the fourth quarter to pay for severance costs.
http://biz.yahoo.com/ap/081204/at_t_jobs.html
