Recent major layoffs in Massachusetts

Teradyne Inc.

Mass. locations: North Reading

Total worldwide employees: 3,800

Total announced worldwide job cuts: 532

Total Mass. employees: 1,055

Total Mass. job cuts: Unknown

On Jan. 29, 2009, the North Reading company that makes automated test equipment for semiconductors said it would slash about 14 percent of its work force and implement a temporary pay cut, the Globe reported. If the ratio of worldwide cuts was applied to Massachusetts, then almost 150 Bay State jobs could be cut.

Previously on Nov. 13, 2008, Teradyne announced a workforce reduction of 185 employees.
(Pictured: 2005 photo of Teradyne campus in North Reading; Globe File Photo)
Teradyne Inc. Mass. locations: North Reading Total worldwide employees: 3,800 Total announced worldwide job cuts: 532 Total Mass. employees: 1,055 Total Mass. job cuts: Unknown On Jan. 29, 2009, the North Reading company that makes automated test equipment for semiconductors said it would slash about 14 percent of its work force and implement a temporary pay cut, the Globe reported . If the ratio of worldwide cuts was applied to Massachusetts, then almost 150 Bay State jobs could be cut. Previously on Nov. 13, 2008, Teradyne announced a workforce reduction of 185 employees.