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MichMan

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7. "Those laid off included people who had been with the organization for 40 years, the union said."

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Tue Nov 19, 2024, 08:10 AM

Nov 2024

The cuts were announced starting on Wednesday night and were effective Friday; and DNC leaders did not tell staff how the layoffs were determined or whether additional cuts are planned, according to the union. Those laid off included people who had been with the organization for 40 years, the union said.

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DNC layoffs with no severance leave staffers scrambling, union says [View all] 4139 Nov 2024 OP

They expected to win FBaggins Nov 2024 #1

No severance for long time employees soandso Nov 2024 #5

I know businesses are required to give 60 days notice. jimfields33 Nov 2024 #6

O' like to see the email notifications. I understand that losing Tadpole Raisin Nov 2024 #2

Not a good look for a party that says it supports unions Deminpenn Nov 2024 #3

Yea DeepWinter Nov 2024 #11

or labor. Acting like a repug employer is not a good look nor does it sit well with me. Hotler Nov 2024 #13

No paywall... Think. Again. Nov 2024 #4

"Those laid off included people who had been with the organization for 40 years, the union said." MichMan Nov 2024 #7

All of this is very disturbing FormerOstrich Nov 2024 #8

It's normal for the DNC (And RNC) To be in debt after presidential election... 4139 Nov 2024 #9

What is troubling to me is FormerOstrich Nov 2024 #12

Yup. How much severence could Harpo's TheProle Nov 2024 #17

Maybe they overspent. milestogo Nov 2024 #10

Message auto-removed Name removed Nov 2024 #14

You sure love pizza!!!! GP6971 Nov 2024 #16

Gotta get some of those layoff requirements in the contract WhiskeyGrinder Nov 2024 #15

Not controlling the Executive Branch or either chamber of Congress makes it a lot harder to raise money Jose Garcia Nov 2024 #18