By Joseph Lyell —
As the university continues to outsource operations, 19 employees of print, design and postal services got pink slips April 5. On March 15, U of L’s Board of Trustees approved outsourcing their work to Canon.
University spokesperson John Karman said the Canon deal will save $500,000 annually.
The employees were told their jobs will be phased out by June 30. One print shop worker said they watched as their reduction in force (RIF) packet rolled off the printer in the Miller IT Building.
The laid-off employees can apply for Canon jobs, but the work could be different. Compensation, hours and even responsibilities can change under the new management. Canon representatives were to meet with them April 10 to discuss specifics of the contract.
Chief Operating Officer Joseph Han will attend the Canon meeting. read the rest here