More than 200 people in Nitro could
soon lose their jobs. The Teamsters 175 Union announced to its members that the
Rite Aid Distribution
Center
The Teamsters 175 Union announced that
the initial layoff will take place July 5, 2014. Between 30 and 80 employees
are expected to lose their jobs at that time.
A second layoff and plant closure is
scheduled for Nov. 4, 2017. That is about a year and a half longer than
initially expected.
Everyone not laid off in July is
guaranteed 40 hours a week of work until the center closes.
All employees will receive a severance
package. Details of the package will not be disclosed as part of a
confidentiality agreement.
