BUFORD - About 200 people likely will lose their jobs the next three years at Makita Corporation of America's Buford plant. There will be no layoffs until at least February.<br>
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Human Resources Manager Jim Pearce says the cuts will affect all employees.<br>
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Seniority will be considered and some workers will be offered other jobs. Anyone let go will get two weeks of full pay and benefits for every year of service.<br>
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Makita is moving its manufacturing to China and will concentrate on assembly, packaging, and distribution in Buford.<br>
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The company informed its 500 Buford employees of the plan last week.
