Denver, layoffs and Mayor Mike Johnston
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Our layoff wave is over,” Denver Mayor Mike Johnston told employees during a meeting Wednesday morning. “That is complete.”
DENVER — The City and County of Denver on Wednesday released the breakdown of which city employees have lost their jobs in mass layoffs to save the city money. The city said 169 people were laid off, making up 1.5% of the workforce, and 666 unfilled ...
On Monday, the City of Denver announced 171 city employees would be laid off as the city faces a $200 million gap in next year's budget.
After weeks of uncertainty, Denver employees are now finding out if they will be laid off. Mayor Mike Johnston's office said impacted employees would be notified Monday and Tuesday.
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Newly laid-off city workers must forfeit their right to sue to receive severance pay under Mayor Mike Johnston's administration.
Mayor Mike Johnston said layoffs are needed to help close a $50 million deficit for the rest of this year, as well as a projected $200 million shortfall in 2026. The expected layoffs were announced last month.
Denver city and county employees are anxiously waiting for layoffs, which the mayor's office said are set to take place this week, starting as soon as Monday.
The president of Local Union 158, Mark Wallin, said he has had several sleepless nights as a result of the looming layoffs. The union represents employees of the City and County of Denver. "A great deal of suspense," Wallin said on Sunday evening, explaining how the weekend has been.