– “FairPoint Communications Announces Workforce Restructuring”
“FairPoint Communications, Inc. (Nasdaq: FRP), a leading communications provider, today [May 15] announced workforce restructuring actions that will result in a reduction of approximately 260 positions across the 17 states in which it operates,” quoting PR Newswire.
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– How does this affect their Yelm office?
FairPoint has announced their decision to close local payment offices after careful evaluation to ensure that the company is staffed appropriately to serve customers well, while at the same time managing expenses.

Therefore, while their Yelm office at 106 Second St. SE will continue to house area sales mangers, operation workers, and technicians, the end of this month will be the last time customers can make payments there, with so many other options to pay bills available electronically.

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