Economy Affects Greatest Place On Earth

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) - The Walt Disney Co. has confirmed it
eliminated 1,900 jobs across its U.S. parks division, including
1,400 in Florida.
The cuts announced Friday include 1,150 layoffs, 50 voluntary
buyouts and 700 open positions that were not filled. The Florida
cuts include 900 layoffs and buyouts and 500 open positions
eliminated.
Disney says the cuts began Feb. 18, the same day it first
announced a plan to consolidate back-office functions between
Disney World and Disneyland.
Disney says the cuts were aimed at executive, management,
professional and administrative positions. The company employs
about 62,000 people in Florida.
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Information from: Orlando Sentinel,
http://www.orlandosentinel.com

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