SC Company Laying Off 45 Workers At Cement Plant

The slowdown in the construction
industry has prompted a South Carolina company to eliminate 45 jobs
at a cement plant.
    Giant Cement Co. of Summerville said Monday it was eliminating
the jobs at its plant in Harleyville. The 45 positions represent
nearly a quarter of its 170 workers.
    The Post and Courier of Charleston reported that the company
said it was cutting expenses because of “the current deep
recession” in the construction business.
    Giant Cement president and chief executive Manuel Llop says the
company will try to help the workers losing their jobs. Severance
play will be based on the workers’ years of service.