Signal cuts positions

PASCAGOULA, Miss. - Signal International has let go 200 to 250 workers at its Pascagoula shipyards over the past month. The cut positions were mostly for craftsmen, including welders, fitters and electricians. About 20 salaried support staff workers were also laid off, he said, while others were transferred to other positions. The cuts were brought about by the completion of several contracts. (Source: Mobile Press-Register, 12/10/08)