HOVIS-in the summer of 1990 two men were instructed to attend a meeting at which they were told the manning levels had been changed and that they were no longer required. Neither were given any prior warning of the purpose of the interview. Both men had 25 years service and approx 7 years left to normal retirement. They were told that because of their age redeployment would not be an option. Both were then taken to the next office where their severance packages awaited them. I know of other similar cases .