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The effect of furloughs

Are you seeing furloughs in the workplace?

Organizations from government to the arts are using furloughs as a way to cut expenses. Minnesota Public Radio News wants to know what you are seeing when it comes to furloughs.

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Has your place of employment instituted or considered a furlough program?

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If your workplace has instituted a furlough, what has been the effect?

If your workplace is considering a furlough, what has been the reaction?

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