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ACCO Furloughs

Most Of Workforce

3 Counties Brace For Impact

Of Calendar Maker's Layoffs

Calendar-marker ACCO's Sidney plant was formerly home to Mead Westvaco and At-A-Glance.

By LIBBY CUDMORE • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com

Mayor Matviak

SIDNEY –  ACCO’s Sidney plant announced plans yesterday to lay off the majority of their workforce within the coming days, according to reports, as manufacturing is suspended during the COVID-19 outbreak.

“Anything like this is going to have a devastating effect on the community,” said Village of Sidney Mayor Andrew Matviak. “It’s a challenging time for everyone.”

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