They are particularly concerned that provider cuts would force heavy layoffs in the midst of the recession.

If they do not, he said, there will be forced layoffs.

The Dot com bust hit the company hard, forcing layoffs in 2000, 2001 and 2002.

But those workers simply bumped out others who had less seniority, forcing layoffs down the line.

Tight budgets have forced layoffs of city employees and cuts in public services.

Ford had not hired new workers since the late 1970's, before an industry recession forced huge layoffs.

Instead, business is seen as also a victim, caught in a global competition that forces cost-cutting and layoffs.

It is the first deficit in the Smithsonian's history and threatens to force layoffs.

They would force layoffs, executives argue, and waste expensive new technology bought over the last three years.

League officials have said meeting those demands would force layoffs and program cutbacks.