Shaw employees,
As we all know, the U.S. economy has continued to sag after receiving multiple blows from the housing and financial sectors. Due to these unfortunate events, there are struggles in the new-housing market the inability of many current homeowners to afford remodeling projects have lowered demand for carpet. With less demand for carpet, the Milledgeville plant can no longer operate at a profit. Shaw is forced to close the Milledgeville plant and lay off all 150 employees from the current plant. The plant will close three to four weeks from the current date. With more than $5 billion in annual sales, Shaw Industries is the world's number one carpet manufacturer. As openings become available in other Shaw facilities the company hopes to be able to place some of the workers in those jobs. Georgia Labor Commissioner Michael Thurmond promised to help the affected employees. "The layoff at Shaw Industries in the Milledgville will create a difficult situation for the workers and their families, and I want them to know they are not alone in dealing with this problem. Our staff will work closely with the laid-off workers, company officials, and local elected officials in determining how to best assist the affected employees." Assistance to be provided by the State of Georgia includes career counseling, unemployment benefits, and job retraining.
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