Archive for August, 2008

Early Retirement - GM offers early retirement to about 9,000 salaried workers (Detroit News)

Sunday, August 31st, 2008

DETROIT — About 9,000 U.S. salaried workers at General Motors Corp. have been offered early-retirement offers, according to a source familiar with the plan. … read more


MLive.com

Think carefully about early retirement, planners say
MLive.com, MI - Aug 27, 2008
In the case of many baby boomers, early retirement is the goal. It doesn't have to be painful, but it is essential to strategize so there is enough income

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Washington Post

Second thoughts about retirement
Indianapolis Star, United States - 16 hours ago
By Sandra Block and Ramya Gopal / USA Today When Vic Paganucci of Norwalk, Conn., was given a chance to take early retirement last spring, he jumped at it.
Laboring longer is growing trend for Americans The Associated Press
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More Public Servants Seek Early Retirement
, South Korea - Aug 28, 2008
By Bae Ji-sook The public sector is undergoing a massive shakeup with a record number of workers applying for early retirement. In fear of government

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GM offers early retirement to 9000 salaried workers: report
MarketWatch - Aug 29, 2008
By Sue Chang , , ) is offering early-retirement packages to about 9000 salaried employees in the US, or about 28% of its US workforce, Bloomberg reported on

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GM offers early retirement deals to trim staff
Minneapolis Star Tribune, MN - Aug 29, 2008
General Motors Corp. has started to offer early retirement packages to selected white-collar workers as part of a plan to cut 15 percent of its salaried

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General Motors Corp is offering early retirement incentives to about 28 percent of its U.S. salaried work force as part of its effort to reduce payroll expenses and conserve cash. … read more

DETROIT General Motors Corp. has started to offer early retirement packages to selected white-collar workers as part of a plan to cut 15 percent of its salaried jobs in the U.S. and Canada. A GM spokesman said Friday the offers will be made to workers in areas where it is seeking to trim its work force. GM would not release details. In other news Friday: … read more

GM is offering some salaried workers at the Wentzville plant early retirement packages. … read more


GM offers early retirement incentives to 9000 workers
India Infoline.com, India - Aug 30, 2008
General Motors is offering early-retirement incentives to 28% of US salaried employees, or about 9000 workers, people familiar with the plan said.

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Early Retirement - GM offers early retirement to 9000 salaried workers: report - MarketWatch

Sunday, August 31st, 2008


MarketWatch - Aug 29, 2008
By Sue Chang , , ) is offering early-retirement packages to about 9000 salaried employees in the US, or about 28% of its US workforce, Bloomberg reported on

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GM is offering some salaried workers at the Wentzville plant early retirement packages. … read more

Early Retirement - GM offers early retirement to about 9,000 salaried workers (Detroit News)

Sunday, August 31st, 2008

DETROIT — About 9,000 U.S. salaried workers at General Motors Corp. have been offered early-retirement offers, according to a source familiar with the plan. … read more


NH may keep early spot for '12 primaries
Nashua Telegraph, NH - 6 hours ago
Another 24.6 percent have had enough years on the job that they could apply for early retirement. This 35 percent total among the work force will rise to 54

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Second thoughts about retirement
Indianapolis Star, United States - 4 hours ago
By Sandra Block and Ramya Gopal / USA Today When Vic Paganucci of Norwalk, Conn., was given a chance to take early retirement last spring, he jumped at it.

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General Motors is offering early-retirement incentives to 28 percent of U.S. salaried employees, or about 9,000 workers, people familiar with the plan said today. … read more

General Motors Corp is offering early retirement incentives to about 28 percent of its U.S. salaried work force as part of its effort to reduce payroll expenses and conserve cash. … read more


More Public Servants Seek Early Retirement
, South Korea - Aug 28, 2008
By Bae Ji-sook The public sector is undergoing a massive shakeup with a record number of workers applying for early retirement. In fear of government

… read more


GM offers early retirement to 9000 salaried workers: report
MarketWatch - Aug 29, 2008
By Sue Chang , , ) is offering early-retirement packages to about 9000 salaried employees in the US, or about 28% of its US workforce, Bloomberg reported on

… read more

Early Retirement - GM offers early retirement deals to trim staff - Minneapolis Star Tribune

Sunday, August 31st, 2008


Minneapolis Star Tribune, MN - Aug 29, 2008
General Motors Corp. has started to offer early retirement packages to selected white-collar workers as part of a plan to cut 15 percent of its salaried

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MLive.com

Think carefully about early retirement, planners say
MLive.com, MI - Aug 27, 2008
In the case of many baby boomers, early retirement is the goal. It doesn't have to be painful, but it is essential to strategize so there is enough income

… read more


More Public Servants Seek Early Retirement
, South Korea - Aug 28, 2008
By Bae Ji-sook The public sector is undergoing a massive shakeup with a record number of workers applying for early retirement. In fear of government

… read more

GM is offering some salaried workers at the Wentzville plant early retirement packages. … read more

General Motors Corp. has started to offer early retirement packages to selected white-collar workers as part of a plan to cut 15 percent of its salaried jobs in the United States and Canada. … read more


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GM Offers Early Retirement to 9000 Salaried Workers (Update3)
Bloomberg - Aug 29, 2008
29 (Bloomberg) — General Motors Corp. is offering early-retirement incentives to 28 percent of US salaried employees, or about 9000 workers,
GM offers early retirement to US salaried staff Reuters
US: GM offers early retirement to 9000 salaried staff Automotive World (subscription)
GM offers early retirement packages to 9000 salaried US workers LeftLane News
St. Louis Post-Dispatch - MLive.com
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General Motors Corp is offering early retirement incentives to about 28 percent of its U.S. salaried work force as part of its effort to reduce payroll expenses and conserve cash. … read more


NH may keep early spot for '12 primaries
Nashua Telegraph, NH - 42 minutes ago
Another 24.6 percent have had enough years on the job that they could apply for early retirement. This 35 percent total among the work force will rise to 54

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Early Retirement - Early Retirement Packages for G.M. Salaried Workers (New York Times)

Saturday, August 30th, 2008

The General Motors Corporation has started to offer early retirement packages to white-collar workers as part of a plan to cut 15 percent of its salaried jobs in the United States and Canada. … read more


GM offers early retirement incentives to 9000 workers
India Infoline.com, India - 10 hours ago
General Motors is offering early-retirement incentives to 28% of US salaried employees, or about 9000 workers, people familiar with the plan said.

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GM offers early retirement to some white-collar workers
Indianapolis Star, United States - 16 hours ago
DETROIT General Motors Corp. has started to offer early retirement packages to selected white-collar workers as part of a plan to cut 15 percent of its
GM offers early retirement to 9000 salaried workers Economic Times
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GM roundup: New radios will work with music players USA Today
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More Public Servants Seek Early Retirement
, South Korea - Aug 28, 2008
By Bae Ji-sook The public sector is undergoing a massive shakeup with a record number of workers applying for early retirement. In fear of government

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Early Retirement - GM offers early retirement to some white-collar workers (The Indianapolis Star)

Saturday, August 30th, 2008

DETROIT General Motors Corp. has started to offer early retirement packages to selected white-collar workers as part of a plan to cut 15 percent of its salaried jobs in the U.S. and Canada. A GM spokesman said Friday the offers will be made to workers in areas where it is seeking to trim its work force. GM would not release details. In other news Friday: … read more

GM is offering some salaried workers at the Wentzville plant early retirement packages. … read more


GM offers early retirement deals to trim staff
Minneapolis Star Tribune, MN - 15 hours ago
General Motors Corp. has started to offer early retirement packages to selected white-collar workers as part of a plan to cut 15 percent of its salaried

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Early Retirement - GM offers early retirement to U.S. salaried staff (Reuters via Yahoo! News)

Friday, August 29th, 2008

General Motors Corp is offering early retirement incentives to about 28 percent of its U.S. salaried work force as part of its effort to reduce payroll expenses and conserve cash. … read more

American Airlines said 400 employees represented by the Transport Workers Union have applied for early retirement or leaves. American is trying to reduce the number of po- tential layoffs as it cuts 1,300 mechanic and maintenance positions and 200 management and support-staff jobs. The Fort Worth carrier is eliminating about 6,840 jobs and grounding 103 planes to stem losses from record fuel … … read more

General Motors Corp. has started to offer early retirement packages to selected white-collar workers as part of a plan to cut 15 percent of its salaried jobs in the U.S. and Canada. … read more


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AB offers sweetened early retirement package to cut employment costs
Bizjournals.com, NC - Aug 12, 2008
Inc. said it is boosting its early retirement plan for salaried workers to cut costs, according to a filing Tuesday with the Securities and Exchange
US: Anheuser-Busch warns of one-off charges just-drinks.com (subscription)
Anheuser-Busch boosting retirement plan options for salaried employees Kansas City Star
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Early Retirement - Fort Pierce city manager accepts early retirement offer - Fort Pierce Tribune

Friday, August 29th, 2008


Fort Pierce Tribune, FL - Aug 25, 2008
FORT PIERCE City Manager Dennis Beach officially accepted an early retirement offer from the City Commission. He will step down from his post Sept. 30.

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Faced with losses that could near $1.5 billion this year, the U.S. Postal Service is offering early retirement to thousands of clerks, mail handlers and supervisors. … read more

City Manager Dennis Beach officially accepted an early retirement offer from the City Commission. He will step down from his post Sept. 30. … read more


MLive.com

Think carefully about early retirement, planners say
MLive.com, MI - Aug 27, 2008
In the case of many baby boomers, early retirement is the goal. It doesn't have to be painful, but it is essential to strategize so there is enough income

… read more

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Early Retirement - Early retirement not sacred - Politiken.dk

Friday, August 29th, 2008


Early retirement not sacred
Politiken.dk, Denmark - 17 hours ago
Prime Minister says political contracts will be kept, but early retirement is not a taboo subject. Prime Minister Anders Fogh Rasmussen says that while his

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Some early retirees have second thoughts
USA Today - Aug 26, 2008
By Sandra Block and Ramya Gopal, USA TODAY When Vic Paganucci of Norwalk, Conn., was given a chance to take early retirement last spring, he jumped at it.

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AB offers sweetened early retirement package to cut employment costs
Bizjournals.com, NC - Aug 12, 2008
Inc. said it is boosting its early retirement plan for salaried workers to cut costs, according to a filing Tuesday with the Securities and Exchange
US: Anheuser-Busch warns of one-off charges just-drinks.com (subscription)
Anheuser-Busch boosting retirement plan options for salaried employees Kansas City Star
all 154 news articles

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Early Retirement - American says 400 TWU workers seek early retirement, leaves (Fort Worth Star-Telegram)

Thursday, August 28th, 2008

American Airlines said 400 employees represented by the Transport Workers Union have applied for early retirement or leaves. American is trying to reduce the number of po- tential layoffs as it cuts 1,300 mechanic and maintenance positions and 200 management and support-staff jobs. The Fort Worth carrier is eliminating about 6,840 jobs and grounding 103 planes to stem losses from record fuel … … read more

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