As Cooper began to lay off workers during the summer of 2005 , the Task Force negotiated for severance benefits from the owners .
As Cooper began to lay off workers during the summer of 2005 , the Task Force applied for enhanced job - training from the city .
As Cooper began to lay off workers during the summer of 2005 , the Task Force negotiated for severance benefits from the owners and applied for enhanced job - training from the city .