Casino workers offered buyouts; Uncertain economy brings cutbacks

Full-time employees at Niagara’s two casinos have less than two weeks to decide whether to take a buyout package or hold onto their jobs. “We’re offering our permanent full-time employees a financial compensation package,” said Greg Medulun, a spokesman for Niagara Fallsview Casino Resort and Casino Niagara. […]

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Sat, May 3rd, 2008

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