Delphi Packard idles 99 workers due to declining orders

WARREN — Delphi Packard Electric is laying off 99 area workers indefinitely because of declining orders from automakers. The layoffs are effective Dec. 22.

The layoffs are spread throughout Packard’s local operations and will be based on seniority, said Tom Krolopp, shop chairman of Local 717 of the International Union of Electrical Workers.

David Olsen, a Packard spokesman, said the auto supplier is trying to match its work force to demand. Any callbacks will depend on a revival of auto sales, he said.

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