Thousands Of (Erie) County (NY) Workers Fear Layoffs (3,000 jobs) [View All]

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http://www.wgrz.com/news/news_article.aspx?storyid=25018

Erie County Sheriff's Deputy Mike Summers found himself making one gloomy phone call after another.

"They're sending out the pink slips the 15th," he told on co-worker. "It's not dead yet but it ain't looking good."

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"Oh, I'm definitely gone," said Summers, also the head of the local Police Benevolent Association. "I've been here 17 years. I'm out. I'll lose my job."

He isn't alone. Under the red budget, an estimated 3,000 county employee will be laid off by year's end. That means no more public works crews, no more libraries, no more public zoos or art galleries.

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"I'm worried about my house and losing everything I've worked for," said an employee of county social services.

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