KALAMAZOO, Mich. (WOOD) — A Beacon Health contractor is laying of more than 250 West Michigan employees as the contract between the two organizations comes to an end.
Food service company Compass Group USA is laying off 262 employees across five Beacon Health System hospitals and facilities this summer, according to a notification filed with the state. The affected employees work at Beacon Allegan Hospital, Beacon Hospital and Beacon Health & Fitness Center in Kalamazoo, Beacon Lee Hospital in Dowagiac and Beacon Pipp Hospital in Plainwell.
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The group’s contracts are set to end on July 1, a support services spokesperson with Compass Group USA division TouchPoint said in a statement to News 8.
“We have been honored to serve patients, clinical caregivers, and guests at these Beacon Health hospitals and we will be working closely with the hospitals to ensure this transition is as smooth as possible,” the spokesperson said. “It is our understanding that there will be employment opportunities posted by Beacon Health for impacted associates to explore.”…