Video above: Central Alabama Water lays off nearly a quarter of its workforce
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — Central Alabama Water says its staff cuts represent 23% of the company’s workforce. In addition to the layoffs, more than 70 funded but unfilled positions were also eliminated.
135 employees laid off at Central Alabama Water
Officials say the cuts will save the utility about $20 million a year, but some employees affected say they feel targeted.
“I don’t understand what’s going on, but it’s a lot of prejudice going on,” said Cassandra Patterson…