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DuPont cuts 2,500 jobs in auto, building products; AT&T cuts 12,000

DuPont Co., Delaware's largest private employer, says it's going to cut 2,500 jobs in response to falling sales, especially in automotive and construction products.

Layoffs at DuPont and AT&T. Both cite the economic slowdown and falling sales:

DuPont Co., Delaware's largest private employer, says it's going to cut 2,500 jobs in response to falling sales, especially in automotive and construction products. Release here.

AT&T Corp., Dallas, says it'll lay off 12,000 phone and other workers (4 percent of total), but will keep hiring in wireless, video and broadband. Release here.