#departmentclosure

The Anchorage School Board approved significant budget reductions. This plan includes over 500 staff cuts, with more than 300 teachers affected. Three elementary schools will also close: Fire Lake, Lake Otis, and Campbell STEM. These measures address a $90 million budget deficit. Funding from closures helped preserve many sports programs and some nurse positions.

https://alaskapublic.org/news/education/2026-02-24/anchorage-school-board-approves-severe-budget-with-hundreds-of-staff-layoffs-and-3-school-closures

It's frustrating when people claim layoffs are about performance. My whole department, from the VP down, got cut in the last round. We had strong reviews and bonuses to show for it. Sometimes it's just pure cost cutting with zero regard for who actually does good work. Spreading that performance narrative just kicks people when they're already down.

How many of these jokers got cut by state?

Lane Fire Authority (LFA) has paused employee vacation approvals. This action stems from ongoing funding concerns. Voters will decide on an increased operations levy in May. The same levy proposal failed to pass in November. LFA warns of staff layoffs and further service cuts if the levy does not pass.

https://kval.com/news/local/lane-fire-authority-pauses-staff-vacation-approvals-warns-of-layoffs-if-levy-doesnt-pass

The San Juan Unified School District board will discuss eliminating up to 320 full-time positions. The meeting will take place in Carmichael on Tuesday. The potential cuts are due to budget concerns. Positions include counselors, teachers, and instructional assistants. Some affected roles were funded by expired COVID-19 grants.

https://www.sacbee.com/news/local/education/article314777097.html

Mini layoffs have arrived, at least in building 1. Anyone else impacted?

Why do we never let people know who have left or has been laid off. Everything is one big secret. Maybe its different in other divisions but here in our schools division, communication is a joke. Then you expect us to believe that as managers you didnt have a say in or even knew who they were gonna let go. Well if my name is on the departure list, know I am going to tell everyone. I have asked for weeks and have been told the same line by each person I asked. Almost word for word. Like it was scripted. Buckle up, its gonna be a real intersting day. #Projectconverge

Catalent is cutting 96 more jobs in Maryland. This round affects 93 employees in Harmans and three in Baltimore. The layoffs will become effective on March 19. This follows previous reductions of over 400 jobs last year. The company cited a shift in demand from a large customer.

https://www.fiercepharma.com/manufacturing/catalent-cuts-staff-96-another-round-layoffs-maryland

Internal documents reveal BCPS is preparing for fewer positions. Strategies involve natural departures, removing roles, and leaving some posts empty. This contrasts with public assurances from leadership. Declining student numbers and state funds lead to financial pressure. Specific teaching and administrative roles are targeted for removal.

https://www.thepaper.media/news/education/internal-records-detail-staffing-reductions-as-burke-schools-reject-layoff-label/article_21b07944-2896-4e10-a9a0-1a3f141e545f.html

Any teams impacted today?

It's a ghost town on 19. They laid off the entire Marcomms team yesterday from the CMO, executive directors, social, literally everyone in GHQ and Serbia!!! This was huge because it wasn't just a few people but more like 70 or so. This seemed really personal or just fed up with a few people and decided to make the rest suffer as a message.

The Plumas Unified School District approved significant staff layoffs. These cuts aim to address a $9.5 million ongoing budget deficit. The deficit represents 27% of the district's total budget. Nineteen teachers, 38 classified staff, and one principal will be eliminated. State-appointed administrator Richard DuVarney approved the resolutions despite public opposition.

https://www.sierradailynews.com/local/plumas-unified-school-district-approves-major-staff-layoffs-to-address-9-5-million-dollar-budget-deficit/

The Antioch Unified School District board approved a preliminary layoff plan. This plan affects about 300 full-time jobs. The district faces a $30 million deficit over two years. Layoffs aim to reduce expenses by $38 million for the 2026-2027 school year. The county office recently downgraded the district's budget certification.

https://www.mercurynews.com/2026/02/19/layoffs-in-troubled-antioch-school-district-could-affect-hundreds/

Tulsa Public Schools announced layoffs impacting administrative staff. Fifty administrative roles are affected by this decision. The district stated the move is necessary for organizational health. Budget challenges and fewer enrolled students contributed to the deficit. Current employee contracts will be honored through June 30.

https://www.kjrh.com/news/local-news/tulsa-public-schools-announces-layoffs-50-administrative-roles-impacted

If you were laid off, could you please state the area you were laid off from and your role or grade level. Just want people to keep informed.

Any other WellMed departments get affected?

Santa Clara County District Attorney Jeff Rosen warned of significant budget cuts. His office faces a potential 12% reduction, totaling $19 million. This could lead to 75 to 80 employee layoffs. Misdemeanor prosecutions and youth prevention programs may be abandoned. The county faces a $1 billion deficit, causing an unprecedented fiscal crisis.

https://www.kqed.org/news/12073766/santa-clara-county-da-warns-of-potential-layoffs-and-dire-safety-risks-amid-budget-crisis

A call yesterday with client services org said a handful in departments throughout the org were let go today. They said implementation and proposals were not affected, but does that mean they won't be affected at all? Or just not affected today?

The Los Angeles Unified School District Board approved preliminary layoff notices. This action affects approximately 2,600 central office employees and administrators. The district faces an $877 million projected deficit for the upcoming school year. Union leaders and some board members question the necessity of these cuts. No classroom teaching positions are included in the current proposal.

https://www.dailynews.com/2026/02/17/lausd-approves-march-15-layoff-notices-in-a-4-3-vote/

Today is the day, many stores will be sharing job eliminations. Good luck to everyone!!

Hearing rumblings of S&T cuts coming within the next 2 weeks. Any specific sectors/divisions? Assuming the DPA teams that were swept under the rug and consolidated under Dave will be first to go?

My department has been frozen for months. Nobody in, no backfills. Is this happening across the board, or are some groups still hiring?

How many were let go yesterday?

Quality Bicycle Products (QBP) implemented its fifth round of staff cuts in six years. Eight roles were eliminated within its product division in January 2026. This reduction affected nearly 20 percent of that specific department. QBP's president stated these changes streamline product development. Former employees, however, view the repeated cuts as deeply unsettling.

https://escapecollective.com/qbps-latest-layoffs-highlight-strain-of-repeated-industry-cuts/

Lafayette Parish schools may implement staff reductions. Superintendent Francis Touchet will ask the board for authorization. This follows a large decline in student numbers. Student enrollment fell by nearly 1,000 from the prior year. This decline impacts federal, state, and local financial support.

https://www.kadn.com/news/local/lpss-considers-new-plan-that-could-include-staff-layoffs/article_8b3c772e-088e-4fe5-8922-75203955b7ae.html

PeaceHealth announced the elimination of 94 positions across its system. These layoffs include 26 roles in Bellingham, Washington. The affected jobs range from hospice care to cancer research. The health system cited financial challenges for the decision. These changes are effective starting April 12.

https://www.cascadiadaily.com/2026/feb/11/peacehealth-to-eliminate-94-positions-system-wide-including-26-jobs-in-bellingham/

Today we had a rather disturbing EAP meeting for teams who recently lost leaders as a means to check in. While the sentiment was nice it quickly turned into , IS MY JOB SECURE?
To which we were met with nothing short of WE DONT KNOW! There a chirpings of the FEC family engagement center being shut down . I’m sure that this was the heads up today

A new report indicates that 11 companies in Georgia are preparing for a significant workforce reduction. These companies are collectively set to implement hundreds of layoffs across the state. In addition to job cuts, several of these businesses are also planning complete closures. This widespread impact highlights a challenging period for the employment landscape within Georgia.
https://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/state/georgia/article314634697.html

Oakland schools are bracing for upcoming staff layoffs. The educational institution is preparing for a reduction in its workforce across various departments. This means a significant number of employees are expected to be impacted by job cuts. The district is anticipating the need to decrease staff positions to address unmentioned operational needs. This situation signals a challenging period ahead for the employees of the Oakland school system.

https://oaklandside.org/2026/02/10/ousd-budget-cuts-school-sites-attendance/

Which locations are being cut this round? Do share if you have info!

Republic National Distributing Company is implementing further layoffs. These cuts are occurring across the country. The distributor previously laid off over 1,700 employees last year. Those earlier cuts were due to shuttering California operations. RNDC has also experienced an exodus of suppliers recently.

https://www.brewbound.com/news/rndc-confirms-new-layoffs-amid-supplier-losses-structural-adjustments/

Smithfield announced layoffs for 190 workers in Springfield. The company will permanently close its local dry sausage facility. Layoffs are scheduled to start on April 10, 2026. The plant's production will cease by August 21, 2026. Smithfield attributes the closure to changed business requirements.

https://www.westernmassnews.com/2026/02/09/nearly-200-people-be-laid-off-longtime-springfield-business/

Weeks after scrubbing “renewable energy” from its name, the National Laboratory of the Rockies in Golden, formerly known as the National Renewable Energy Laboratory, is also shedding workers.

The cuts impacted 134 employees engaged in both research and operations at the laboratory, according to an emailed statement from David Glickson, a spokesperson for the federal research center.

https://www.cpr.org/2026/02/09/nrel-layoffs-2026/

There will be cuts.

Q1 2026

I’ve seen posts about Marketing and Global Distribution. Any others?

People were cut across some businesses .. what have u guys heard? I saw and heard people where I am pushed out

Tons of rumors about layoffs starting Wednesday or Thursday, followed by a town hall. And/or significant re-organization. What groups are you hearing will be impacted? Are there any areas deemed "safe" from layoffs? Feels like something big is about to happen.

Are there any other rumors besides restaurants product for layoffs coming up? I feel like one is coming soon. It’s too quiet and it can’t only be that one department.

Marblehead anticipates an $8.4 million budget shortfall. Town Administrator Kezer expects over 50 town employee layoffs. Service reductions and delayed capital improvements are also likely. Kezer likened the financial situation to the 2008 recession. An override vote is being considered to address the funding gap.

https://patch.com/massachusetts/marblehead/its-drastic-marblehead-faces-override-debate-8-4m-deficit-50-projected-town