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Pike County officials report possible '280-plus' layoffs at Excel Mining; court plans workforce outreach
Summary
Commissioner Scott reported over the weekend that about 280-plus Excel Mining employees could be laid off; county officials said they had not received an official WARN notice and pledged to contact workforce training providers to assist displaced workers.
Commissioner Scott told the fiscal court on Nov. 18 that he had heard "2 80 plus" Excel Mining employees might be laid off and that the county had not yet received the typical WARN notice. He described the report as "really bad news this weekend" and warned the layoffs would intensify existing economic strains in Pike County.
Judge Jones and Commissioner Lewis emphasized community…
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