Cheers Erupt in Sydney, Nova Scotia!
Cheers erupt as first paycheques handed out at Sydney call centre rescued from closure
Post By: HALEY RYAN, THE STAR HALIFAX
Published:January 18th, 2019
SYDNEY, N.S.—A heartbreaking story…
SYDNEY, N.S.—A heartbreaking story of hundreds of Nova Scotians laid off just before Christmas has reached a happy ending with a new owner, laughter, and a drink at the Legion.
The Sydney Call Centre Inc. held a ribbon-cutting ceremony Friday to thank the community and celebrate its official reboot on the company’s first pay day.
Employees at the Sydney Call Centre Inc. listen as centre directors and new owner Anthony Marlowe speak during a ribbon-cutting event on Friday in Sydney, N.S. Marlowe said 480 workers have returned to the operation after being laid off by the previous owner of the facility just before Christmas, and there are plans to add at least 50 more positions by this spring. (POST BY: HALEY RYAN/STARMETRO HALIFAX)
Anthony Marlowe, new owner of the Sydney Call Centre Inc., speaks to employees and community leaders during a ribbon-cutting event Friday in Sydney, N.S. Marlowe said 480 workers have returned to the operation after being laid off by the previous owner of the facility just before Christmas, and plans to add at least 50 more positions by this spring. (HALEY RYAN / STARMETRO HALIFAX)