Stay Curious. Stay Connected.
MailNewsletters♡Donate Now
Sign up
*Password must be at least 8 characters and contain one uppercase letter, one lowercase letter, one number and one symbol.
Already have an account?
By submitting, you consent that you are at least 18 years of age and to receive information about MPR's or APMG entities' programs and offerings. The personally identifying information you provide will not be sold, shared, or used for purposes other than to communicate with you about MPR, APMG entities, and its sponsors. You may opt-out at any time clicking the unsubscribe link at the bottom of any email communication. View our Privacy Policy.
Sign in to your profile
Forgot Password?
New to MPR News?
Welcome back
to news
for you
Reset Password

Enter the username on file and we'll send you a code to reset your password.

Still require assistance or not sure what your User Name is?
Welcome back
to news
for you
Email Verification

A verification code has been emailed to

Still awaiting the code?
Martin Moylan
ST. PAUL, Minn.

Medical device companies disclosed layoff plans

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Log inCreate a free Account

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

Show me!

Big medical device companies disclosed plans to cut about 800 jobs in Minnesota last year.

Boston Scientific planned 500 job cuts, the biggest medical technology industry layoff last year. Most cuts were tied to a restructuring launched in 2011. The company has yet to disclose how many Minnesotans may be affected by additional layoffs announced last month.

Boston Scientific says it now employs about 5,000 people in the state. St. Jude planned to cut 180 Minnesota jobs, and Medtronic 125 jobs. The industry has struggled with slowing demand for cardiac devices and has been preparing to pay a new federal tax on devices.

Federal law requires employers with more than 100 workers to provide notice of plant closings or widespread layoffs. Minnesota law requires those employers to help the state identify affected workers so they can get help finding new jobs.