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The Redlands Unified School District recently approved 19 new layoffs. These cuts impact positions such as librarians, special education staff, and nurses. This decision follows 135 layoff notices approved earlier in the year. The district cites financial pressure, enrollment trends, and budget issues. Officials state these actions are necessary to ensure fiscal stability.
Redlands
https://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/local/redlands-unified-school-district-layoffs/3890142/
A group of friends having been cut from GBS all self selecting, and one guy told me yesterday he’s been put into a pool for CR in GIS.
The Broward School Board recently approved a new organizational chart. The district will reduce its workforce by 300 positions. Additionally, 700 unfilled roles will be removed. The district expects to save a sum greater than $50 million. However, certain board members expressed worries regarding student impact.
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
https://www.local10.com/news/local/2026/05/12/broward-school-board-votes-for-massive-amount-of-layoffs/
Rhode Island school districts are approving staff layoffs for the upcoming academic year. These reductions stem from budget pressures and shifting student enrollment. Johnston initially issued 89 layoff notices, with 42 employees still without positions after reorganization. Newport laid off 17 teachers, though some roles might be restored later. Warwick approved 42 layoffs, including teachers, teaching assistants, and administrators.
Providence, Rhode Island
https://www.wpri.com/news/education/teacher-staff-layoffs-hit-multiple-ri-school-districts/
The Toronto District School Board announced hundreds of additional layoffs. These cuts follow previous job reductions last month. The layoffs target 218 central administrative staff positions. An additional 91 vacant positions will also be eliminated. The board cites declining enrollment and financial sustainability as reasons.
Toronto
https://toronto.citynews.ca/2026/05/11/hundreds-of-administrative-roles-cut-in-latest-round-of-tdsb-layoffs/
The Ridgewood school board recently approved a $135.5 million budget. This new budget includes a tax hike for residents. The district anticipates laying off up to six faculty members. Seventeen positions were eliminated overall. Retirements and other changes reduced the number of necessary layoffs.
Ridgewood, NJ
https://patch.com/new-jersey/ridgewood/new-135-5m-ridgewood-school-budget-may-require-6-layoffs-officials
Reorg/layoffs happening in the Finance area.
Is anything happening this summer?
Berkley voters overwhelmingly rejected a Proposition 2 1/2 override. The measure failed by a nearly five-to-one margin. This outcome triggers position eliminations across multiple town departments. Layoffs will impact schools, police, fire, highway, and Town Hall. Seven teachers and several other employees are among those affected.
Berkley, Massachusetts
https://www.tauntongazette.com/story/news/local/2026/05/11/berkley-election-override-defeated-layoffs-class-sizes/90028501007/
The Twin Falls School District avoided staff layoffs. Superintendent Brady Di-kinson announced this to the school board. The district eliminated 18 positions through attrition. These cuts resulted from staff departures and retirements. Declining enrollment prompted these reductions and more are expected.
Twin Falls, Idaho
https://www.idahoednews.org/news/twin-falls-avoids-teachers-layoffs-cuts-staff-through-attrition/
Idk if can be anyone or it’s a specific department or is it random?
The Department of the Interior confirmed layoffs for Utah's Bureau of Land Management. This decision affects nearly 100 employees. The BLM manages 42% of Utah's land, protecting natural areas. Conservation groups express concern over impacts to threatened landscapes. The Red Cliffs Conservation Area, a critical habitat, is among affected areas.
St. George, Utah
https://kutv.com/news/local/nearly-100-bureau-of-land-management-employees-to-be-laid-off
While Bosch Türkiye posted net sales of €5.5 billion in 2024—a 25 percent increase over the previous year—the company simultaneously notified the Ministry of Labor of its plan to eliminate 1,400 jobs at its Bursa plant.
https://www.wsws.org/en/articles/2026/05/10/xkfh-m10.html
Who makes the list? Is it based on performance, salary, tenure, or luck? Which departments are getting hit hardest? Are newer employees safer or more at risk? What's the real business reason behind this? They won't tell us anything, so we're all just guessing and panicking.
Sacramento City Unified School District’s Board of Education voted to finalize 503 layoffs. The action addresses a $127 million financial gap. Many affected workers are classified, such as custodians and food service staff. Even with these cuts, the district faces potential state receivership to avoid insolvency. State officials warn that action is needed soon to prevent 5,000 employees from going unpaid.
Sacramento, CA
https://www.capradio.org/articles/2026/05/08/amidst-sacramento-city-unifieds-budget-crisis-503-employees-laid-off-and-receivership-looms/
Layoffs happening soon. Affecting the Care Management team.
The staff reductions span Georgia, Louisiana, and Michigan, impacting a wide range of positions from headquarters-based corporate roles in Atlanta to operational employees in different field locations.
https://www.harianbasis.co/en/packaging-manufacturers-layoffs-facility-closures
Bowie State University will eliminate 79 jobs. This action includes reorganization, vacancies, and layoffs. The university is currently facing an $18 million deficit. This marks its second multimillion-dollar budget shortfall in two years. The total workforce will shrink by approximately 6%.
Bowie, Maryland
https://wtop.com/education/2026/05/bowie-state-university-to-lay-off-employees-amid-18-million-deficit/
A&O Shearman is streamlining operations. The firm is cutting business services roles in its London office. Approximately 20 positions are impacted. These cuts primarily affect IT, finance, and marketing teams. This follows previous headcount reductions in 2024.
London
https://abovethelaw.com/2026/05/more-post-merger-layoffs-come-to-ao-shearman/
15% cuts happened in GTS today
They started laying off people in my dept today. I do not know how many
Hackensack school officials are voting on a proposed $169 million budget. The district faces a growing financial crisis. Over 100 staffing positions will be eliminated. The district plans to borrow $9.1 million from reserve funds. A previous budget was rejected, leaving a $7 million deficit.
Hackensack, New Jersey
https://dailyvoice.com/new-jersey/hackensack/hackensack-boe-races-to-pass-169m-budget-as-100-employees-face-layoffs/
Forty-five employees were laid off by NSCC. The college is addressing a $15 million financial gap. Overall, 91 roles were eliminated by the college. Both management and union staff faced reductions. Faculty positions were not affected by these changes.
Nova Scotia, Canada
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/nscc-eliminates-91-positions-as-it-grapples-with-15m-deficit-9.7189712
Maersk will close its Lakewood facility. This closure is effective June 30. The action affects 44 workers at the Lakewood site. Five additional layoffs are planned at its Sumner location. Maersk is a Denmark-based company.
Lakewood, Washington
https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/article315650189.html
FA will be undergoing a massive change. Expect more layoffs and restructuring
Fayette County Public Schools has filed a notice. This notice concerns significant layoffs. These staffing decisions are reportedly difficult. They affect employees who care deeply about students. The district aims to align staffing with enrollment and program needs.
https://www.bizjournals.com/memphis/news/2026/05/04/fayette-county-schools-files-notice-layoffs-state.html
I was discussing with a few colleagues the potential impact of moving to 100% offshore HR support, similar to the model offered by a Capstone-type company.
This would mean completely eliminating the in-house HR department, with every employee instead getting a mobile app on their phone to connect directly with dedicated HR support agents
Arnold Palmer Regional Airport anticipates staff reductions. Executive Director Maurice Haas confirmed upcoming layoffs. The airport has 50 employees. Spirit Airlines recently canceled all flights and ceased operations there. Spirit was the airport's only commercial airline.
Latrobe, Pennsylvania
https://www.lightnercommunications.com/2026/05/05/layoffs-coming-at-arnold-palmer-regional-airport/
Brick Township school officials approved a $178 million budget for the upcoming school year. This budget eliminates 40 positions and will raise local taxes. Class sizes are projected to increase across all school levels. These changes stem from significant state funding reductions. The district is currently litigating against the state over these funding cuts.
Brick Township, New Jersey
https://www.nj.com/news/2026/05/nj-township-schools-face-layoffs-and-rising-class-sizes-after-state-funding-drop.html
Hamilton County Health Department is reducing its workforce. Thirteen employees face layoffs, and two vacant roles will remain unfilled. The Health and Social Services Division will end its Dental Clinic and Community Assistance Program. Both programs are scheduled to conclude on July First. Surplus dental supplies will be redistributed to support existing programs.
Chattanooga, Tennessee
https://www.wdef.com/hamilton-county-health-department-announces-layoffs/
No more big announcements. Just a few people gone every other week. It's somehow worse than the big rounds.
Is there any info someone can share about what to expect next week and what location to be affected?
Baptist Health Fort Smith announced significant service reductions. These changes specifically impact inpatient care offerings. The hospital is also implementing staff layoffs. Officials confirmed the facility will not close entirely. Instead, it will operate with a more limited scope of services.
Fort Smith
https://www.5newsonline.com/video/news/health/baptist-health-fort-smith-announces-inpatient-service-cuts-layoffs/527-be08743e-61cb-41ea-a62b-920573f2734c
Are there layoffs coming ? If so what groups are going to impacted and what geo's and when ?
Hearing of layoffs across the company from SVPs, VPs, Directors to the Operations level
The New Britain Board of Education voted to issue teacher layoff notices. Fifteen layoff notices will be sent out on Friday. This decision comes amid ongoing budget concerns. The board awaits state funding to potentially reduce cuts. Officials are working to save teacher and staff positions.
New Britain, Connecticut
https://www.wtnh.com/news/connecticut/hartford/new-britain-schools-to-begin-teacher-layoffs-friday-amid-budget-concerns/