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Amazon.com to 'lay off' 210
Amazon.com is shutting distribution centers in three states in the US, and will lay off or transfer to other nearby facilities about 210 employees, reports the Wall Street Journal.
Amazon said it was closing the centers in Munster, Ind, Red Rock, Nev, and Chambersburg, Pa, to balance out its operations. "We continue to evaluate the network and all parts of the business to make sure we are positioning ourselves for future growth," said company spokesman Craig Berman.
The 215 workers at the three warehouses slated for closure will get a minimum of 3 weeks severance pay, according to Amazon spokesperson Patty Smith, who said "eligible" workers will be offered the chance to transfer to other US distribution centers.
