Skip navigation

Current DateTime: 02:08:53 23 Nov 2009
LinksList Documentid: 24355697
  • Runway Angels

      The superbowl of fashion shows, models walk down the runway at the 2009 Victoria's Secret Show.

  • Smartphone Guide

      Here's a need-to-know guide to nine devices, based on features, price, network and platform.

  • Wines for the Holidays

      Not quite sure what wine to pair with Turkey or Creme Brulee? Our experts do.

Rhode Island to lose 100 Liz Claiborne jobs
By: The Associated Press | 15 Nov 2009 | 01:17 PM ET
Text Size

LINCOLN, R.I. - The union representing workers at Liz Claiborne Inc.'s warehouse in Lincoln say they've been informed the company is shutting down the facility this spring and moving operations elsewhere.

About 120 people work at the distribution center for the fashion company's jewelry division. In a statement, the company says about 100 people will be affected by the closure.

Warren Pepicelli, a negotiator for the union, the New England Joint Board of Unite Here, tells The Providence Journal that union officials are trying to reach a deal with the company on severance, health insurance and job training issues.

He says the union was told Liz Claiborne will begin winding down the operations in Lincoln in February. The distribution center, which opened in 1990, is slated to be closed by April 1.

Copyright 2009 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
Tools:
Print EmailAdd This share icon
  • digg share

CNBC HIGHLIGHTS

  • The show attracts a big TV audience every year, but this year it may take on even more importance.
  • …you'll want to be prepared. Tips for getting the most out of the post-Thanksgiving shopping frenzy.
  • Congressman Ron Paul explains to Squawk Box why he’s pushing legislation to audit the Federal Reserve.
  • CNBC’s Phil LeBeau took a test drive of GM’s flagship electric car. Here’s what he thought of the Volt.
  • The energy company Power Efficiency is building tools that regulate the power electric motors use.
  • CNBC’s technology reporter Jim Goldman guides you through the best gadgets to buy this holiday season.
ADD COMMENTS
Remaining characters


Current DateTime: 01:14:48 23 Nov 2009
LinksList Documentid: 29778428

Current DateTime: 10:08:24 23 Nov 2009
LinksList Documentid: 29779196

Current DateTime: 10:23:55 23 Nov 2009
LinksList Documentid: 29779199

Current DateTime: 01:08:16 23 Nov 2009
LinksList Documentid: 29779198
  Data is a real-time snapshot  *Data is delayed at least 15 minutes
Global Business and Financial News, Stock Quotes, and Market Data and Analysis

© 2009 CNBC, Inc.  All Rights Reserved.
A Division of NBC Universal
Thomson ReutersThomson Reuters