Bike4beer Member Username: Bike4beer
Post Number: 57 Registered: 09-2008
| Posted on Monday, February 23, 2009 - 1:48 pm: | |
http://www.freep.com/article/2 0090223/ENT05/90223036/DIA+to+ slash+20++of+workforce+to+trim +costs Looks like this is just the beginning too. |
Vas Member Username: Vas
Post Number: 471 Registered: 01-2004
| Posted on Monday, February 23, 2009 - 1:52 pm: | |
Damn I just gave them 60 bucks yesterday too. I freaking love that place. Too bad I had to twist their arm to give it |
Rhymeswithrawk Member Username: Rhymeswithrawk
Post Number: 1742 Registered: 11-2005
| Posted on Monday, February 23, 2009 - 4:22 pm: | |
The wife of one of my good friends wife was one of the layoffs. They did hire her back on a contract - sans benefits, of course. |
Mauser765 Member Username: Mauser765
Post Number: 3021 Registered: 01-2004
| Posted on Monday, February 23, 2009 - 4:32 pm: | |
one of my friends lost his position today too.
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Bobl Member Username: Bobl
Post Number: 557 Registered: 07-2008
| Posted on Monday, February 23, 2009 - 5:01 pm: | |
Sad, but not unexpected. I will renew my current membership in June, if I find a job first. Love that place! |
Bob Member Username: Bob
Post Number: 1252 Registered: 11-2003
| Posted on Tuesday, February 24, 2009 - 8:58 am: | |
Are the layoff in support personnel or were any curators let go. They also went back to closing at 4PM instead of 5PM on Wednesdays and Thursday like they did before the reopening. |
Otter Member Username: Otter
Post Number: 622 Registered: 12-2007
| Posted on Tuesday, February 24, 2009 - 9:29 am: | |
I really really hope they make it through the next couple of years without cutting much more. I love the place. I was given a membership to the Art Institute (Chicago) so I spent the money I would have spent myself on a membership and gave it to the DIA. It's one place in Detroit I'm very happy to donate money to to the extent that I can. O. |
Lakesuperior Member Username: Lakesuperior
Post Number: 144 Registered: 06-2005
| Posted on Tuesday, February 24, 2009 - 10:02 am: | |
bob, the layoffs were across the board- every department was affected. including every curatorial department. i survived the cut, but i certainly can't feel happy about it at the moment. it's pretty sad in the museum today... |
Bob Member Username: Bob
Post Number: 1256 Registered: 11-2003
| Posted on Tuesday, February 24, 2009 - 10:53 am: | |
I agree, I hope the DIA can make it a few more years without more cuts. I feel really bad for everyone laid off at the DIA because they all do such a wonderful job. I will continue to support with my membership and bringing family and friends from out of town to see the exhibits. I have a some family coming to see the Norman Rockwell exhibit in April. |