SRS expects layoffs in October

AIKEN, SOUTH CAROLINA - The Savannah River Site has begun warning employees about possible layoffs starting October 1. <br> <br> Westinghouse Savannah River Company President Robert Pedde said employees will know who will be cut during the week of October 7. <br> <br> Pedde said the company is working to minimize layoffs, including shifting some employees to other jobs at the former nuclear weapons plant. <br> <br> In an e-mail to employees, Pedde wrote, ``I do not want anyone to think that our prime objective is to reduce staffing. There is a lot of opportunity within our current missions; in fact, we are looking for people whose abilities can help accelerate the shutdown of F Canyon, close waste tanks earlier, tear down high risk facilities and perform other accelerated cleanup activities.&#39;&#39; <br> <br> The announcement follows a February notice that encouraged eligible workers to retire.