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Good new re: Intel

darc · 2009-01-22 08:12:25

Because its quite good news, it probably won't make much headline in the papers. Intel announced up to 6,000 job cuts yesterday & the closure of 5 facilities. None of the job cuts or closures will be in Ireland. - They are in USA , Malaysia & Phillipines. For those currently out of work, I firmly believe the corner will be…

22-01-2009 8:12am

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Because its quite good news, it probably won't make much headline in the papers.

Intel announced up to 6,000 job cuts yesterday & the closure of 5 facilities. None of the job cuts or closures will be in Ireland. - They are in USA , Malaysia & Phillipines.

For those currently out of work, I firmly believe the corner will be turned later this year and real job creation will commence again at the end of the year.

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#2 22-01-2009 8:24am

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Thats interesting news, I haven't heard that news yet. The rumour of a 3-4 month shut-down of the Intel plant was very strong and plausable (due to no product running through the plant).

Edit: Just saw the news on EETimes.

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