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idlisambar Donating Member (916 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Jul-22-05 12:23 AM
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Pfizer to cut jobs in Michigan
Pfizer Inc. on Thursday announced a sweeping reorganization of its operations in Michigan, a move that is likely to cost the state hundreds of high-tech jobs.

The world's biggest drugmaker, which is in the midst of a $4 billion global restructuring, said the number of lost jobs is not yet known due to the complexity of the changes.

The reductions will come from retirements, relocations, layoffs and attrition, said David Canter, head of Pfizer in Michigan.

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http://www.detnews.com/2005/business/0507/22/A01-255973.htm
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Tux Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Jul-22-05 01:18 AM
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1. But
Outsourcing and free trade will create jobs. We'll all be rich like Bush.
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napi21 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Jul-22-05 01:21 AM
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2. WHY? Aren't their eanings up?
Or are they saying they aren't earning enough yet?

Or are they actually admitting that they really are charging too much for their products and are trying to cut costs and reduce proces?
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Allenberg Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Jul-22-05 01:36 AM
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3. Why do you hate America?
You're asking too many questions. :sarcasm:

The best way to reduce costs is to start from the top and work the way down. The average joe loses his job to feed his family, while the CEO has to cancel one of his 15 country club memberships.
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