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early retirement

NOUN
layoff
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But progress in reducing the workforce has been slow, with the company relying on early retirement programs and voluntary layoffs to keep peace with the union.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 10, 2026

However, it announced the early retirement of the Shadow R1 surveillance aircraft based at RAF Waddington.

From BBC Jun. 30, 2026

The trade union Verdi said the proposal to scrap the early retirement scheme showed "a total disregard for the lifetime achievements of the people concerned".

From Barron's Jun. 23, 2026

As part of the push by Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency to shrink the government, the ATF offered early retirement to many of its 800-odd inspectors.

From Salon Jun. 2, 2026

Agent Jones tore up the early retirement form.

From "Beauty Queens" by Libba Bray




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