CHRISTIANSBURG, Va. – UPDATE
FedEx has clarified its statement about the closure of its Christiansburg distribution center, stating that the whole location is not closing but that there will be a staff reduction in March.
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In its initial statement to 10 News, FedEx stated that: “FedEx regularly evaluates its network and makes adjustments to align with the evolving needs of the business. The FedEx facility on Parkway Drive in Christiansburg will close next month.”
However, when we reached out to their spokesperson for clarification, they provided the following altered statement and said the distribution center would remain open:
FedEx regularly evaluates its network and makes adjustments to align with the evolving needs of the business. The FedEx facility on Parkway Drive in Christiansburg will have a staff reduction next month while remaining open, and certain team members will be offered opportunities at other FedEx locations. Decisions of this nature are the result of much thought and consideration for maintaining the high level of service expected from our customers and other needs of our business. Affected team members were notified several months before any changes occur and receive assistance with finding other employment opportunities within the company, including additional support options like relocation assistance or severance where applicable.
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ORIGINAL STORY
The FedEx distribution center in Christiansburg is set to close sometime in March, according to the company.
10 News reached out to FedEx and received the following statement:
“FedEx regularly evaluates its network and makes adjustments to align with the evolving needs of the business. The FedEx facility on Parkway Drive in Christiansburg will close next month, and certain team members will be offered opportunities at other FedEx locations. Decisions of this nature are the result of much thought and consideration for maintaining the high level of service expected from our customers and other needs of our business. Affected team members were notified several months before any changes occur and receive assistance with finding other employment opportunities within the company, including additional support options like relocation assistance or severance where applicable.”
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Details on the exact date the facility will shut down and how many workers will be affected have not been released.
