Layoffs Loom at Consumers Union

The nonprofit organization eliminated raises and bonuses for its managers and exempt employees starting June 1. Now, it’s threatening to lay off 21 people—its first economic layoff—unless it can find $1.8 million in cost savings.

Consumers Union last week notified the Newspaper Guild of New York, which represents some 350 scientists, writers, researchers and administrative staff, of the possible layoffs.