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MIDWEST TO CUT 1,200 JOBS AIRLINE IN TALKS WITH UNIONS, SAYS MORE CONCESSIONS NEEDED.(BUSINESS)

Article from: Wisconsin State Journal (Madison, WI) Article date: July 15, 2008

Byline: Associated Press and State Journal

Midwest Airlines said on Monday it will reduce its work force by 1,200 people as it grounds its MD-80 aircraft, which are used for long-haul flights and charters.

The cuts represent about 40 percent of current staffing at Midwest and its Skyway subsidiary.

The majority of the jobs affected are related to Midwest's previously announced decision to remove its 12-plane MD-80 fleet from service this fall, as well as other schedule adjustments to be announced.

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