BREVARD COUNTY -- United Space Alliance announced that over a 100 workers at Kennedy Space Center were laid off Friday.
The company is releasing hundreds of people over the next few months in Texas and Florida, as they continue the transition and retirement of the shuttle program.
On Friday 131 people -- 119 in Florida and 12 in Texas -- ended their time at KSC.
More layoffs are expected in January, March and April.
As of Dec. 6, United Space Alliance has laid off 1,022 workers in Florida, and 1,170 in Texas, with the retirement of the space shuttle.
United Space Alliance says employees who are laid off get a severance package depending on their years of service. The company is also providing help with resumes and career transition training.
Source: http://www.cfnews13.com
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