Arklatex business lays off dozens.

Many people are struggling to find work after an Arklatex business laid off dozens of employees.

Nbc 6 reporter Karen Hopkins spoke with one woman, who like so many, is out of a job and devastated.



“I was just shocked. I'm still in shock. I could not believe it, when I talk about it." Goldie Hall is now unemployed. She lost her job at Sam’s club. The company laid off around 10,000 workers nationwide: 40 in Shreveport and Texarkana stores. Hall was one of them.

Sam’s Club released a statement saying, "We do not make these decisions lightly, and know that this is a difficult development…"
“They do not care about hourly workers, and our families. How this will affect us,” Hall says.

Sam’s has hired another company to give out samples inside the store. Anyone, even former Sam’s workers can apply for those jobs. “Everything is part time. I'd lose seniority and have to start over at minimum wage."

Hall joins others in our area actively looking for jobs but can't find work as unemployment continues to rise. “It's like my dreams have been shattered, my granddaughter’s dreams have been shattered."

Hall worked at Sams 22 years. The 54-year-old was saving money to send her granddaughter to a leadership camp for future doctors. “Now that's out, her dream, that's ok."

Hall says, Sam’s club workers laid off will get severance pay. The amount depends upon years of employment.