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County to coordinate support for workers after reports of Baxter Healthcare layoffs
Summary
County staff reported news coverage of layoffs at Baxter Healthcare and said the company initially confirmed nine affected employees; county partners are ready to assist and staff noted an alternate figure equating the impact to about 90 people pending more information from the company.
Staff told the board that news reports indicate Baxter Healthcare has announced layoffs affecting local workers and that the county has reached out to offer assistance to the company and affected employees.
Woodley said the company confirmed nine employees in the initial reports but that county partners are tracking broader workforce impacts; staff commented that, while 3% of a large employer may seem small, it could represent about 90 people and 90 households affected. County partners mentioned included NC Works, the workforce development board, MIDA and the Chamber of Commerce, and staff said they would coordinate job‑fair or placement support if Baxter requests that assistance.
Woodley said Baxter appears to be providing severance to impacted employees but that county officials were seeking more details to determine the full scope of community need. No formal county assistance program was enacted at the meeting; staff said they would follow up with the company and partners.
