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Denver’s layoffs of 171 employees — and elimination of vacant positions — helps cut budget gap in half

The layoffs that began Monday were lower than expected by some and represent less than 2% of the workforce that is paid ...
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Critics call Denver mayor's City Hall layoffs a retaliatory "purge"

Some Denver elected officials and laid-off staff are accusing Mayor Mike Johnston of weaponizing budget cuts to punish ...
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Denver Faces 171 Layoffs and Elimination of 928 City Jobs Amid $200M Budget Shortfall

Denver outlines personnel cuts to mitigate a $200M budget shortfall, including 171 layoffs and the elimination of nearly 928 ...

Denver employees begin to receive layoff notifications: ‘It’s disappointing’

After weeks of uncertainty, Denver employees are now finding out if they will be laid off. Mayor Mike Johnston's office said ...

Denver city employees to learn of layoffs Monday amid budget shortfall

Mayor Mike Johnston said layoffs are needed to help close a $50 million deficit for the rest of this year, as well as a ...
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'A great deal of suspense': Union representing Denver city employees bracing for impact of impending layoffs

The president of Local Union 158, Mark Wallin, said he has had several sleepless nights as a result of the looming layoffs.

What to know about Denver employee layoffs starting Monday

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.

Denver City Council postpones $26,000 mountain retreat amid layoffs

The Denver City Council has decided to postpone a $26,000 mountain retreat as the city faces a budget shortfall that includes ...

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We hope to shed light on the layoff process and tell the stories of how mass firings impact individuals, families and ...