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Syracuse Herald Journal

Location

Syracuse, New York, United States of America

Date

Aug 22, 1982

Page

5

Layoffs Hit Major Syracuse Employers Amid Slow Orders

The Syracuse area economy hinges on diverse manufacturers and service firms as 9,000 local businesses include 25 major employers. Crucible Steel reports 465 layoffs since January while Crouse-Hinds notes 300 layoffs last year. decisions hinge on orders and inventories with recall options explained by supervisors and employee relations.

Onondaga County Chamber of Commerce Syracuse Area Rochester Eastman Kodak Syracuse Crucible Steel Colt Industries Crouse-Hinds Co Cooper Industries Crouse-Hinds Office of

Syracuse Affected by Auto Slowdown Hits Jobs Hard

Automakers Fisher Body and New Process Gear in Syracuse employ about 4000, with unions securing job security. Yet car sales slump limits work while analysts foresee eventual recovery as buyers tire of old models. General Electric remains stable, employing 6500 with 65 percent salaried and 35 percent production workers, amid temporary fluctuations.

General Motors Fisher Body Chrysler Corporation Syracuse Crucible General Electric

Area unemployment rate may rise, economist says

Syracuse faces a weak economy with 8.1 percent unemployment in the Syracuse SMSA for June, totaling about 24,500 out of work and 277,500 employed. Compared to state and national rates, local joblessness remains high, with economist Roger Evans predicting 1982 average may rise above 7.3 percent.

James H. O’connor America Syracuse State Department of Taxation and Finance Syracuse Standard Metropolitan Statistical Area SMSA Onondaga Oswego Madison New York State Department of Labor Gort Department of Labor New York State U.S Roger Evans Labor Department Division of Statistics and Research Evans General Electric Carrier Crucible Steel

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