#layoff

This forum will get very busy in Q2 - just get ready.

Verizon layoffs to hit 15,000 roles in 2026 as automation takes over https://share.google/vKzxI5NfUOgBTmK4t

https://www.fierce-network.com/wireless/t-mobile-lays-363-workers-washington-state

Amazon Cuts Washington Jobs Before Earnings Report

Amazon will lay off 2,198 workers in Washington state. Most affected employees are in Seattle and Bellevue. These cuts primarily impact corporate tech roles. Separations are scheduled from April to June 2026. This is part of Amazon's ongoing organizational reset strategy.

https://www.thestreet.com/employment/amazon-delivers-seattle-bellevue-layoffs-2200-ahead-of-earnings

• Campbell's Shuts Hyannis Chip Plant, Layoffs

Campbell’s Co. is closing its Cape Cod chip plant. The plant is located in Hyannis, Massachusetts. Production will end in April after decades of operation. The company cited economic reasons and a shift to modern facilities. Forty-nine employees will face layoffs due to this closure.

Hyannis, Massachusetts

https://www.wfmd.com/2026/02/03/popular-chip-brand-exits-coastal-hometown-after-decades-as-workers-face-layoffs/

Boston Public Schools Halts Hiring Over Budget Gap

Boston Public Schools projects a $53 million budget shortfall. The district initiated a partial freeze on new hires. It impacts positions in schools and the Central Office. Three schools are closing, and up to 400 educator jobs could be cut next year. Rising expenses and expired federal pandemic aid cause the deficit.

https://www.boston.com/news/education/2026/02/03/bps-pauses-new-hiring-amid-deficit-as-district-predicts-hundreds-of-layoffs-next-year/

Based on what people are hearing, when do you think layoffs will start for Medicare? We know there may be some with the integration work coming.

Clark County Schools Budget Cut $50 Million

The Clark County School District faces a $50 million budget reduction next year. This cut is due to lower student enrollment and higher employee costs. Many schools will see staff reductions, though current employees are safe this year. A hiring freeze is in place to create open positions for affected staff. Parents and teachers worry about larger class sizes and reduced student support.

https://news3lv.com/news/local/ccsd-schools-face-50m-budget-reduction-amid-lower-enrollment-higher-employee-costs

Walmart filed a notice with NJ dept of labor today to layoff 100 in Hoboken by May 1, 2026.

A law firm is investigating Westlake Corporation. The investigation relates to a mass layoff in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Westlake informed Louisiana Workforce Development on December 15, 2025. It examines if Westlake failed to give 60 days' notice to 121 employees. Employees affected may receive 60 days of severance pay and benefits.

https://straussborrelli.com/2026/02/03/westlake-corporation-warn-act-investigation/

Starting to see all the people that got laid off in October, starting to freak out about not finding something. Severance is most likely gone, and unemployment getting ready to run out.

International Paper is closing its Union Gap facility. This action will result in 102 job losses. The plant manufactures corrugated boxes and paper goods. A large global financial loss drove these closures. Employees will be offered severance and potential transfers.

https://newstalk870.am/union-gap-paper-plant-to-close/

Just got displaced today. Anyone know how severance is determined?

About 10 were displaced today from the Barn (they were all WFH but based in Oregon). Estate care center. I wonder how many folks from the Barn remain that are still working from home.

This “All Colleagues Call” is a joke. GK’s tone alone was offensive, her words were so contrived and calculated. They are laying off in small groups to avoid having to report the true numbers due to Warn act! They think we are d-mb and we are not. This bank is no longer loyal to anyone.

My entire team and manager just got laid off from ECRL group at the CIC location

For those displaced between 9/30/2025-11/1/2025, did you receive a year end performance review? I completed my self evaluation before non working notice but have not been able to get a clear answer if I’d receive a YE.

And here we have the Nuvia boss leaving...nobody likes gladiator and Su-k.ash....for the good of the company they must be fired

In 2024 they hired Deloitte to do an 'audit' after which they went through the organization with a chainsaw on nebulous promises of AI doing all the work. Unproven promises at that. Then hiring consultants and contractors to replace the fired staff, and not even at lower salaries.
They of course kept vertical stacks of deadwood who made life difficult for everyone. The kind of people who stop productive work and su-k up to upper management without doing productive work themselves.
I've received a few small settlements from class action lawsuits for their bad practices.

I was a product manager laid off with no notice. The severance package su-ks. Plus given less than 60 days of pay until I'm officially laid off from company. I think they are trying to get rid of Remote employees.

For those that were laid off yesterday how many weeks pay were included in your severance package ?

I work in downstream, was given a date for severance in april due to reorg. Managers said I could post out internally but if I’m not selected. I will receive my severance. I was out on fmla leave last week, then I get the news today. I was escorted out. Is it normal to have gcc, phone, laptop, GI card and facility access taken? How would I be able to apply internally? Or was it a way of saying you’re fired? I have a lot of people depending on me. Just looking for help. 36 year old. Been with shell 7 years going on 8, not no more it looks like. Lol

GXO Logistics, Inc. is closing its Romeoville, Illinois plant. Thirty-two workers will be impacted by the closure. Their layoffs are set for April 4. GXO Logistics reported the closure on January 21 under the WARN Act. A company spokesperson cited changing business needs for the plant closure.

https://www.pjstar.com/story/news/state/2026/02/02/illinois-employer-to-shutter-plant-and-lay-off-workers/88430126007/

Heard layoffs are starting next week at least for converse, does anyone know?

I’m now being pressured to take on the work of another team that was let go when my own team was recently cut by more than 50%. I already can’t deal with the extra work left by the people who were let go on my team, let alone try to help another team in an area where I have no idea what they do. I feel bad they don’t have the people they need to do the work, but frankly, that’s not my problem and I can’t fix it for them. I’m so tired of these “leaders” laying people off and expecting us to just magically make up for it.

I just finished my background check and got my start date next week… chances coming on and get laid off?

Entire Workspace Team GONE along with 50% of the Apigee team globally (now reporting into regions hence various mgt roles gone) adds up given the new hire HC in AI roles!

So Alex is the one getting laid off. When will the rest of his cronies be gone so 🤔

Associated Milk Producers Inc. (AMPI) is converting its Blair plant. The plant will now produce cottage cheese. Eighty-six employees will face temporary layoffs. These layoffs begin in March and end in early 2027. The facility will become a major cottage cheese producer.

http://host.madison.com/news/state-regional/wisconsin/article_3b938fd5-9a0f-5e0b-b8f5-b80d14e759c5.html

As a person who took the past VRP and received 2 wks of pay per year of service, (so a year of pay for me), well subsidized cobra and bonus, I am curious what the terms are for those laid off. Is it a similar package after being paid through March or whenever? How long is the severance pay and other items.? Thanks for any info and so sorry for those affected. I definitely hadn’t planned on leaving this soon. Really loved my job

DLH Solutions announced significant job reductions. The company is laying off 209 employees. This action follows a government contract transition. It marks the sixth mass workforce reduction in Tennessee this year. This is also the fourth such event in Middle Tennessee.

https://www.bizjournals.com/nashville/news/2026/02/02/dlh-solutions-mass-layoff-government-contract.html

Nashville, Tennessee

Naples Grande Resort plans temporary layoffs for 235 workers. This action is due to a major renovation project. The resort will close for months during the work. Pyramid Naples Management filed a WARN notice. FloridaCommerce received the notice on January 27.

https://www.naplesnews.com/story/money/business/local/2026/02/02/naples-grande-will-temporarily-lay-off-hundreds-of-employees-for-months/88476330007/

Naples, Florida

DLH Solutions filed a WARN Notice. This notice affects 209 workers. The layoffs are permanent. They result from a government contract transition. A successor contractor will continue services.

https://www.wsmv.com/2026/02/02/more-than-200-workers-could-be-affected-by-layoffs-transition-government-contract-tn/

Nashville, TN

The City of Denver laid off nearly 160 employees last summer. These layoffs aimed to address a $250 million budget deficit. The city lost over 1,158 years of combined employee experience. Departments like transportation and planning faced significant experience reductions. City officials anticipate future challenges despite planned efficiency improvements.

https://www.denvergazette.com/2026/02/02/denvers-layoffs-may-cost-more-than-just-employees/

Denver, Colorado

Three major companies are closing facilities and offices in Massachusetts. Panera, Zipcar, and Thermo Fisher Scientific will lay off approximately 250 workers. Panera is closing its Franklin bakery due to a new operating model. Zipcar is consolidating corporate operations to New Jersey, closing its Boston office. Thermo Fisher Scientific will close its Franklin facility between 2026 and 2027.

https://www.cbsnews.com/boston/news/panera-zipcar-thermo-fisher-massachusetts-closing-layoffs/

The Government Accountability Office (GAO) released a report on Education Department layoffs. The department had reversed plans to lay off nearly 300 Office for Civil Rights (OCR) employees. The GAO estimated these actions cost between $28.5 million and $38 million. The report criticized the department for not documenting potential costs or savings. Education Department officials deemed the GAO's recommendations moot.

https://www.insidehighered.com/news/quick-takes/2026/02/03/ocr-layoffs-estimated-cost-38m-gao-says

Here is my story. I made it 13 years at exxon before before quitting. No retirement for me except some of the pension lump sum. The lying a hole hr snake said I would not get anything but I got a little. I made several million dollars during my time at exxon and at my other company. I left with about 2.1 million in my 401k and a lump sum payout of only 230k. I left without any notice. I just stopped coming in to work. I truly hated exxon in the end and could not stand the supervisors and managers. The group was so toxic and gossipy. Eventually exxon sent me a letter of job abandonment and paid my vacation time. It was the best decision and feeling of my life. The money I made was more than enough for me to live on. I kept on working in order to get the medical benefit and higher pension payout but in the end it was not worth the pain and mental anguish. I was seriously thinking of working till 60 at exxon. I now travel the world visiting all of europe, Asia and south america. I got great medical insurance that is more expensive but better than exxon's was. I left in mid 2025 and my financial advisor has already increased my portfolio by almost 250,000 dollars. I live a very frugal life and have no payments as everything I own is paid off. I can live on as little as 2100.00 dollars a month. I so wanted to tell my supervisor to f k off and cuss them out but did not get the chance to. So in the end money was the key to my freedom and happiness. If you are miserable quit and leave before you suffer undue mental damage. This is my story and I hope it helps others who are going through the same he-l I was. I do not want to work anymore as exxon has ruined the experience for me. If I find employment that I can help and succeed in I may try. Good luck to all who play the game but remember the game is rigged at exxon. I had a horrible experience at exxon and hated every moment.

Can we stop these micro layoffs and just do a big one and call it a day? The anxiety of the impending due does not help morale.

Big round today and tomorrow affecting all sites but especially North America after a previous round in December. Robotics BU shut down in December, Machine Vision hit hard today, Software BU coming up, tough times…