#departmentclosure

Bucksport’s Town Council is considering staff reductions. This action addresses a challenging budget season. The town used $8 million in savings last year. Officials aim to avoid a significant property tax increase. Layoffs and service cuts are among the options discussed.

Bucksport, Maine

https://www.bangordailynews.com/2026/03/27/hancock/hancock-government/bucksport-maine-budget-crisis-cuts-layoffs-possible/

I heard at least one division has decided to pull out of the Sacramento site and layoffs might be on the horizon. anyone else has info?

I heard yesterday afternoon that among the closures was Ashburn and Cary. Has anyone else heard that ? It's hard to believe

The Kennedy Center is implementing additional staff reductions. These job cuts affect multiple departments. Programming staff are among those impacted. Development, advertising, and marketing teams also face layoffs. This news indicates ongoing workforce changes at the institution.

Washington, D.C.

https://www.wusa9.com/video/news/community/more-layoffs-coming-to-the-kennedy-center/65-7c89472a-648f-400d-8610-30bf0db6609d

entire IT department for the business side has been cut

How deep do people think the cuts will be on the head count?

when it will be informed?

Milwaukee Public Schools notified 201 employees of job terminations. These layoffs are part of a plan to reduce approximately 260 positions. The cuts aim to save the district about $30 million. This addresses a $46 million budget deficit and other priorities. Affected roles include assistant principals, deans, and administrative staff.

https://www.jsonline.com/story/news/education/2026/03/25/mps-notifies-201-employees-their-jobs-will-end-after-this-school-year/89317717007/

Tulsa Public Schools eliminated 89 positions, including 50 active employees and 39 vacant roles. The district expects to save $3.5 million from these cuts. Falling student enrollment and lost federal grants caused budget shortfalls. These reductions represent the first phase of addressing the deficit. The district also approved new positions and encouraged affected employees to apply.

Tulsa, Oklahoma

https://tulsaflyer.org/2026/03/25/schools-families/post/tps-cuts-89-positions/

After our team was hit in January, everything landed on the rest of us. Same deadlines, same expectations, but with half the people. I'm exhausted and every week it gets harder to keep up. When I say something to my manager, I get told to prioritize. Prioritize what? Everything is urgent.

I can think of three rounds that consisted of more than just a few people. Am I missing anything?

ImageFIRST Healthcare Laundry Specialists announced significant staff reductions. These cuts affect its facility located in Farmington, Connecticut. The company attributed the decision to decreased business volumes. Layoffs are planned to start in early December 2025. Around 69 employees are expected to be permanently impacted.

Farmington, Connecticut

https://www.courant.com/2025/10/14/ct-company-laying-off-dozens-before-the-holidays-here-is-what-it-told-the-state/

Same pattern, just email, no 1:1..
What the fcuk is this pattern.. when will next wave happens

Sunol Glen Unified School District faced employee layoffs. Initially, four staff members were slated for dismissal. The school board voted to save a preschool teacher and a childcare worker. An art teacher's position was reduced to part-time. A health support specialist and a noon duty supervisor remain at risk.

Sunol, California

https://tricityvoice.com/small-school-district-affected-by-layoffs/

Are the cuts over for now ? What about Emea ?

Denver Mayor Mike Johnston presented his 2026 budget proposal to city employees. The city faces a $200 million budget gap for the upcoming year. Savings from staff reductions and facility closures will address this shortfall. Public services like street sweeping and police patrols will remain unchanged. No new taxes or fees are proposed to cover the deficit.

https://www.cbsnews.com/colorado/news/denver-mayor-mike-johnston-2026-budget-city-employees/

Liverpool's school district faces impending job reductions. A large budget shortfall necessitates these staff cuts. Superintendent Chapman estimates up to 80 positions could be eliminated. District spending has risen while student enrollment has decreased. The board reduced a $20 million gap, but layoffs are still expected.

SALINA, N.Y.

https://www.localsyr.com/news/local-news/liverpool-school-workers-to-face-layoffs-as-budget-deficit-reaches-millions/amp/

The City of Springfield's Workforce Development division faces job cuts. This is due to delays in federal funding. Eleven positions are at risk within the division. Six positions will be laid off by July 1, with five more possible by October 1. Core services at the Missouri Job Center will continue despite the layoffs.

Springfield, Missouri

https://www.ky3.com/2026/03/21/city-springfields-workforce-development-could-see-layoffs-due-federal-funding-delays/

For anyone that thinks you aren’t replaceable, ponder this:

How many employees does UHC/Optum ‘really’ need to run business for jobs that can’t be automated or OGS to complete? C&S (Community & State) and a few E&I (only if US employees are required per their contract).

Whatever your answer is, cut that in # in 1/2. Once cuts are complete in Q1 2027, remaining US FTEs will be doing the work of 2-3 employees. Think not? It’s already happening.

A few questions:
How many layoffs have occurred in 2 years? How many teams disappeared?
What happened to their work?
Which depts absorbed it or was it considered irrelevant?
How many GL30+ have left in 2 years?

Any insight on which depts/teams on the upcoming lists? There are 4 more layoff dates - along with individual layoffs thru Q4 2026.

Anyone have the list they can share?

Western Wyoming Community College announced nine additional position eliminations. Five of these positions are currently filled. The college identified an increased budget shortfall. The new estimated shortfall is approximately $5 million. This figure increased from an earlier $1.5 million estimate.

Green River, WY

https://www.greenriverstar.com/story/2026/03/19/county/western-announces-additional-layoffs/13683.html

CBS News staffers are experiencing high anxiety. Word has spread about impending mass layoffs. These cuts would be the second round in months. Bari Weiss is overseeing the expected job reductions. The layoffs are intended to reshape the newsroom.

https://www.status.news/p/cbs-news-layoffs-bari-weiss-ce41

Let's say we survive next week, what's ahead of us in July ?

More general layoffs or entire teams and órga being gotten rid of ?

It has been discussed by a few here that this could begin this March or early April. Post it here if it does.

The Puyallup School District updated its $15 million budget reduction plan. This plan is for the 2026-2027 school year. The district saved the high school pool, gymnastics, and some elementary library services. To compensate, the district will eliminate approximately 80 to 95 positions. These cuts affect central office and school-based staff.

Puyallup, Washington

https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/community/puyallup-herald/ph-news/article315092073.html

WME is conducting its first round of layoffs since the pandemic. The agency is eliminating 30 positions across various departments. This reduction impacts 3% of the total staff. Several talent agents are among those affected by the cuts. Elizabeth Wiederseim and Pierre-Elliott Denizard are named as departing agents.

Hollywood, California

https://deadline.com/2026/03/talent-agents-impacted-wme-layoffs-1236759297/

Any orgs or regions getting a pass?

Seems crazy. But it's Fiserv. If true, survivors are sc--wed. Some teams are already on life support.

Next round of layoffs then....

Probably a couple more months until they close their doors. No more Weatherford in California.

Ramboll initiated a new round of job cuts. Eighty employees from its Energy Division are affected. The global consulting firm cited project delays and cancellations. These issues impacted the company in recent years. The Energy Division previously had over 2,100 staff.

https://energywatch.com/EnergyNews/advisors/article19122587.ece

Looks like leaders are being walked out today...

Lane Community College faces potential layoffs. The faculty union warns up to 22 full-time instructors could lose jobs. Several part-time instructors may also be affected. Proposed cuts target multiple programs and departments. College administrators have not yet commented on the situation.

Eugene, Oregon

https://nbc16.com/news/local/union-warns-of-up-to-22-full-time-lane-community-college-lcc-instructor-layoffs-amid-proposed-program-cuts-eugene-lane-county-oregon

Inovio Pharmaceuticals has cut staff and narrowed its focus to its lead rare disease candidate, which is already encountering early FDA pushback. The company reported 112 employees as of March 11, down from 134 a year earlier.

https://www.fiercebiotech.com/biotech/inovio-trims-team-trouble-brews-fda-rare-disease-candidate

Staff reductions at Harvard's engineering school are impacting daily academic life. Approximately 40 staff members were cut due to financial pressures. Financial challenges cited include a federal endowment tax and research funding uncertainty. Laboratories now operate with fewer technicians and slower equipment maintenance. Students are modifying projects and courses are changing due to reduced staffing.

https://education.economictimes.indiatimes.com/amp/news/international/harvard-engineering-layoffs-disrupt-research-labs-courses-and-student-projects/129630750

CRRC Massachusetts laid off 142 workers on March 16. This action affects its Springfield plant operations. U.S. Customs officials are blocking railcar parts from China. The parts seizure stems from an alleged forced labor law violation. This disruption has also delayed MBTA railcar order completion.

Springfield, Massachusetts

https://www.railway.supply/crrc-massachusetts-layoffs-hit-springfield-plant/

San Diego Unified School District faces significant staff reductions. More than 200 positions are currently at risk of elimination. These roles include cafeteria workers, bus drivers, and teacher aides. The district aims to reassign half of the affected employees. Final layoff decisions must be made by May 15.

San Diego, California

https://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/local/hundreds-face-layoffs-san-diego-unified-school-district-cut-staff/3995669/

Just was wondering if layoffs could start as soon as first quarter is done. Is April shaping up to be the prime month a shakedown could happen?

Rutgers-New Brunswick terminated 37 part-time lecturers this month. These lecturers taught approximately 100 classes in the School of Arts and Sciences. The university cited reasons such as lack of funding or no continuing need for the positions. Faculty unions called the layoffs "absurd." They claim the budget shortfall is fictional.

New Brunswick, New Jersey

https://www.northjersey.com/story/news/education/2026/03/15/rutgers-lecturers-say-absurd-layoffs-dont-justify-savings/89139843007/