Rendell calls out Sunoco for "unconscionable" layoffs
Thursday, March 19th, 2009
By: Tom MacDonald
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Pennsylvania Governor Ed Rendell is upset that Sunoco is making millions in profits, but still cutting workers. The Philadelphia-based oil company says its making the cuts to stay profitable.
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Sunoco has decided to cut 750 white-collar non-union jobs in what they call a business improvement initiative. Governor Rendell says he doesn't understand the move or its timing, especially with Sunoco earning three quarters of a billion dollars in profits last year.
Rendell: "At this time in the economy to lay off 750 people in the name of efficiency when you seem to be running a pretty efficient company is unconscionable. There is no question about it, particularly for a company whose mission statement [says] that part of their mission is to do the right thing. This is not the right thing."
The governor says he hopes Sunoco will cancel the terminations. But a company spokesperson says Sunoco has to make the cuts to protect the jobs of the rest of their employees.
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I want to thank sunoco. After 27 years thy laid me off for cut backs. Lynn Elsenhan I hope you have a merry christmas while my family sleeps in hotel. lost our house so you came fill your pockets more! how can you look yourself in the mirror for what you did to all these people and my family. Merry Christmas Lynne.