Detroit (WWJ) -- Fifty Detroit Public Schools employees are clearing out their desks after being receiving pink-slips this week.
Although as many as 250 teachers could get pink-slipped, 50 non-teaching personnel were told this week their jobs are being cut.
Forty social workers, six school psychologists and four speech therapists. Forty-six of the layoffs are effective November 30th. The speech therapists were called back from retirement. Their lay-offs are effective immediately
Meanwhile, 140 school bus drivers who assist Special Education students are also expected to be laid-off.
Dancing For Charity at the South Oakland Shelter 11/07
WWJ's Marie Osborne spoke live with Kevin Roach the Executive Director of the South Oakland Shelter. This is a charity event where area politicians, business leaders and media personalities will be pairing with professional dancers.
Movie Boot Camp 11/7
Larry Meistrich a veteran producer, talks about a three day filmakers workshop next weekend which he will host.
Health Care Overhaul 11/7
A live WWJ interview with AFL-CIO President Mark Gaffney on today's health care rally in Royal Oak.
China Mission 11/7
Wayne County Executive Robert Ficano further elaborates on the trip to China for himself and a board of delegates.
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