Griffith issues statement on Liberty Medical layoffs
Rep. Morgan Griffith
Liberty Medical in Salem announced Tuesday it’s laying off 200 people. Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Salem, issued this statement:
“News of layoffs is unwelcome at any time of year. Jobs continue to be the top concern in Virginia’s Ninth District, and I’m deeply concerned by this announcement and the impact it will have on so many families.
“Let us hope that the New Year will bring about better economic policies. I will do what I can to promote policies that will help create jobs for the hard-working people of our area.
“Those individuals impacted by the job losses can contact my Christiansburg office at 540-381-5671 for possible assistance and a resource packet that contains helpful information and tools.”
December 19, 2012 - 10:08 AM
I was laid off from a funeral home as were several of my coworker. Since the layoff finding a job in the Roanoke Valley has been very tough. I just cant pay my bills making 9.00hr which employers here seem to think is OK. If I were trained or degreed in healthcare it would be easier since Carilion seems to be the one hiring everyone. You know the economy is bad in an area when you are laid off from a supposed recession proof industry.