When questions of layoffs came up all they would say is we are in a long period of change and that we need to remain open to change. They would not deny layoffs when asked for "yes or no".
One brave soul asked if lack of transparency is ordered from the top.
All recognition budgets for our sector have been eliminated as of end of June.
Hard decisions have been and will continue to be made.
There are no promises or guarantees for our department long term.
....overall it was a pretty telling and dismall hour.