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Thousands Face Layoffs As Result Of Strike
The nationwide steel strike idled about 28 thousand Cleveland Lorain area steel workers and caused broader layoff notices in rail, trucking, and seafaring sectors. Interlake Steamship Co and other carriers halted or reduced operations across Great Lakes shipping, with nine thousand seamen idle and many more in Ohio, Indiana, Pennsylvania and Illinois facing furloughs. Overall, Ohio could see about nine thousand idled workers, while other industries including metal products and machinery faced potential cuts. Consumers not expected to feel shortages for about 43 days.
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