Anyone agree ? Halliburton are the (parent company) they call the shots ! Baker people for the most pain and layoffs worlwide. Hall has a better supply chain and energy in the market. Sorry Blue but that is how it is. Agree ???

I have been given heads up that I will be officially layed off in the May 1st announcement, after more than 20 years service. Do I need a lawyer to negotiate severance pay on my terms, or simply accept what is offered.

Can anybody confirm that Aberdeen Beacon will shut, and some people will transfer to Norway Beacon?

I am hearing that Mayo 01 will confirm Italy lay offs. Is this correct?

May 1st is the hot topic. Any news anybody?

Do you think that the merger of HAL and BHI might result in additional layoffs? I am assuming that each company will purge ranks before we join each other, but that might be just my assumption. If yes, what do you think what groups might be in danger... — read more 

CTI had drug testing last week. This week is Navigation's turn.

Not a lot being said concerning EARC, MEAP, SSA lay offs. Any news, rumours?

Huge golden goodbye parachute payment from Baker, for doing what? May 1st starts new job with Maersk. The first high level scheming rat jumping the sinking Baker ship? Who next?

Interesting that art soucy is now referring to the acquisition rather than the merger. Don't suppose he cares too much what he says at this point But interesting to see if the "merger" is referred to in any communication from now on. I think it's... — read more 

http://m.youtube.com/results?q=hitler%20haliburton&sm=3

17% of our workforce has been eliminated already, more layoffs to come, 3500 more to be precise, this will bring the total to 10,500 - should be over 25% of total workforce in total. Revenues dropped staggering twenty percent. 140 facilities were... — read more 

Is it 10,500 more additional cuts from the 7,000?

Will CEMENT be divested or is it going over to Halliburton as well?

http://oilpro.com/post/12339/halliburton-president-sees-future-playing-out

Rumors running rampant like usual. Biggest one being that May 1st will bring some sort of big announcement. Thoughts, opinions, rumor talk is all welcome. Frankly I think I speak for everyone when I say we are all just tired of walking in every... — read more 

What is this all about? I keep hearing about it but what is it supposed to be about?

In exchange, they gave it to me from the backside DRY!

Your day is coming. It is what it is.

Why in the hell are they keeping consultants in overseas rolls when it should be given to a baker employee??? They should be first to go! Sorry it's a dirty game!

Anyone hear anything? Only yard for hours around. No competition around. Keep or shut down???

In Norway we hear all the rumors, read all head office messages....but nobody has been let go.

any word on the woodlands layoffs?

word in the head office is that halli has already made offers to some people to come across before the merger.

word in the head office is that halli has already made offers to some people to come across before the merger.

Just seen a lorry coming into town filled with tins of Red paint!! Hope you're all handy with a paint brush

I worked for BH for about roughly 6 months . Was layed off march 28th was told I would get a set amount of pay for severance and 3 months of health benefits. Well I just received my severance and its a whole have half a chunk missing almost more. I... — read more 

Cement skid units and other equipment being torched and scrapped. WE ARE DOOMED!