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Article: THE WEEK; OCTOBER 26 - NOVEMBER 1.(NEWS)
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- Crain's Cleveland Business
- Article date:
- November 2, 2009
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The big story: Memphis-based Thomas & Betts Corp. is closing its manufacturing plant at East 116th Street and Harvard Avenue in Cleveland, resulting in the loss of 117 jobs, according to a company filing made with the state of Ohio. The maker of electrical components used in residential and commercial construction filed a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act letter with the state, saying it was moving the jobs, though it did not specify a new location for the work. The company expects to cease local operations in stages between Nov. 23 and March 31, 2010, according to the filing.
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