Jan 6, 2009 6:42 pm US/Eastern
Alcoa Plans To Cut 13% Of Global Workforce
PITTSBURGH (AP) ―
Aluminum producer Alcoa Inc. says it's cutting about 13 percent of its global work force and slashing spending and output due to the economic downturn.
The Pittsburgh-based company says 1,700 contractors also will be cut and that it's implementing a global salary and hiring freeze.
As a result of its actions, Alcoa expects fourth-quarter charges of between $900 million and $950 million.
The company expects to report quarterly results Jan. 12.
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