Mazda cutback sends temps on the street, adds to local economic gloom

Mazda cutback sends temps on the street, adds to local economic gloom

HIROSHIMA, Japan - A former temp staffer with Mazda Motor Corp. watches TV in at home after his employment contract was terminated by the company on Dec. 5 even though it was valid until February 2009.

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