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The layoffs described in the December news conference exercise at the National
Widget Company. (The news release is at the bottom of this post.).

1.       “This will mean the layoff of 200 people across the country, including about 50 people here in Victoria,” says National Widget Company President Gregor Craigie.

2.       Canada’s oldest widget company the National Widget Company lays off 200 employees, 50 from Victoria, amidst restructuring.

3.       National Widget Company President Gregor Craigie announces company restructuring, resulting in the layoff of 200 employees across the country, including 50 from Victoria.

The rehiring at the National Widget Company described earlier in the term.

1.       National Widget Company announces rehiring of all previously laid off employees after an increase in sales.

2.       “We are thrilled to be offering employment to people we consider part of the family,” says National Widget Company President Gregor Craigie as the company rehires previously laid off employees.

3.       Former National Widget Employees laid off in 2018 will be rehired.

An expansion at the National Widget Company. They are adding a
manufacturing facility in Regina, Saskatchewan which will add another 100
employees to the company. They need it because the Chinese market has been
such a success that they need the extra capacity.

1.       “The opening up of the Chines residential market represents opportunity and a secure market on which to expand our capacity,” says National Widget Company President Gregor Craigie about the reason for Saskatchewan expansion.

2.       The National Widget Company opens a new manufacturing facility in Saskatchewan, creating 100 new jobs, as the company finds success in China.

3.       After a rough 2018, the National Widget Company has got back on its feet and is now moving to hire 100 new employees for a manufacturing facility to be established in Saskatchewan.