Bombardier slashes workforce

Bombardier lays off 1,700 workers in Canada, U.S.

Bombardier is slashing six per cent of its workforce in the Aerospace division.



The Montreal-based company told employees on Tuesday that cuts are required due to delays in the launch of new planes and tough market conditions.



Out of the 1,700 employees who will lose their jobs, 1,100 are in the Montreal region and 600 are in the U.S., mostly in Wichita, Kansas.



According to a company spokesperson, the layoffs will affect temporary and permanent staff in manufacturing, assembly, engineering, and sales.



The company said it needs to preserve cash amid delays in the CSeries commercial jet and Learjet 85 business jet, as well as due to tough market conditions.

(CBC)

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