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TravelCenters of America Announces 3,000 Furloughs
TravelCenters of America Inc. announced it will furlough 2,900 field employees and 122 corporate employees in an effort to maintain its long-term success.
Those enrolled in the company鈥檚 benefits programs will continue to be eligible for health care coverage based on their plan.
The move comes as all TA, Petro Stopping Centers and TA Express travel centers remain open, providing essential services to drivers nationwide with fuel, showers, restrooms, quick-serve restaurants and convenience stores, according to the Westlake, Ohio-based company.
Pertchik
At the same time, COVID-19 has caused many state and local governments to close or severely limit nonessential services, including full-service restaurants. Also, broader stay-at-home orders and an overall decrease in consumer demand has profoundly affected TA鈥檚 full-service restaurant business.
鈥淭his decision was very difficult, but these are unprecedented times,鈥 TravelCenters of America CEO Jon Pertchik said in a release.
The company is the nation鈥檚 largest publicly traded full-service travel center network with 260 locations in 44 states and Canada. 鈥 Transport Topics
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