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Denver layoffs deliver big hits to small offices like children’s affairs, climate action

Our layoff wave is over,” Denver Mayor Mike Johnston told employees during a meeting Wednesday morning. “That is complete.” ...

After 13 years with City of Denver, employee reacts to layoffs amid budget cuts: "It's gonna be tough"

On Monday, the City of Denver announced 171 city employees would be laid off as the city faces a $200 million gap in next ...

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’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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Denver lays off more employees as city looks to address $200M budget gap

More city employees learned they were being laid off on Tuesday, as the City and County of Denver works to address a $200 million budget shortfall.

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 ...

Denver City Council postpones nearly $27,000 mountain retreat amid layoffs of city workers

The Denver City Council will postpone a mountain retreat planned for next week after drawing scrutiny for its nearly $27,000 ...
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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.