Verizon is preparing to implement another round of job cuts this week as part of its ongoing cost-saving initiatives. The telecommunications giant aims to reduce expenses under the leadership of its new CEO, Daniel Schulman. These layoffs follow... — read more
Saint-Gobain Reduces Workforce at Monofrax Facility
Global manufacturer Saint-Gobain has implemented significant layoffs at its Monofrax plant. Seventy-nine employees were affected by this workforce reduction. This action represents more than half of the plant's total staff. The company recently... — read more
Darrow Cuts Workforce Despite Profitability
Legaltech startup Darrow has laid off approximately one-third of its staff, impacting around 60 employees. This significant reduction includes many legal analysts who were instrumental in developing the company's AI platform. Despite being profitable... — read more
iHeartMedia Reduces New York Radio Workforce
iHeartMedia initiated widespread layoffs last week. Industry experts call these cuts the worst in radio history. The company cited "programming realignment" and new technology as reasons. This is part of a cost-savings plan targeting $150 million... — read more
New York Bill Boosts Severance Agreement Protections
The New York Legislature passed a bill called the "No Severance Ultimatums Act." This bill imposes new requirements on employers offering severance agreements to employees. Employers must provide 21 calendar days for consideration and a 7-day... — read more
Montefiore Nurses Union Alleges AI Job Replacement
The New York State Nurses Association alleges Montefiore Health System plans to replace nurses with AI. The union claims 12 utilization review nurses are slated for layoff. These nurses use their clinical judgment to review insurance denials... — read more
Guggenheim Staff Authorize Strike Amid Contract Disputes
Unionized workers at the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum in New York overwhelmingly voted to authorize a strike. This action follows ongoing negotiations for a new collective bargaining agreement since December 2025. The union, UAW Local 2110, seeks to... — read more
Pure Gym Cuts 69 Roles at Old Gym Facilities
A cleaning service recently laid off 69 workers. These layoffs affected 43 former Blink Fitness locations. The article implies these sites are in New York City. The cleaning service is identified as Pure Gym in the article's URL. The reason for these... — read more
Western New York Reports Over 700 Q2 Layoffs
Western New York experienced job reductions. More than 700 layoffs occurred in the second quarter. These cuts affected various industries. One specific industry accounted for the majority of these job losses. ... — read more
UVM Health Layoffs and Blood Center Closure Draw Nurse Protest
The University of Vermont Health system announced system-wide layoffs and service closures. 142 roles were eliminated, including 30 at Alice Hyde Medical Center and Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital. UVMH also intends to close the Adirondack Blood... — read more
Malone Hospital Nurses Secure New Agreement
Nurses at a Malone hospital approved a recent contract. This agreement, ratified by union members, spans four years. Annual pay increases are three percent. Workplace violence protections are improved. Layoff notification requirements are... — read more
McKinsey Reduces Workforce as AI Transforms Consulting
McKinsey & Company plans to cut 3,000 to 4,000 jobs. This affects about one-tenth of its global staff. The reductions focus on back-office and junior research roles. Generative AI has shortened delivery timelines in these areas. This indicates AI... — read more
South Country Schools Cut Staff Amid Budget Crisis
The South Country school district faced a significant fiscal crisis. Officials projected a $10 million deficit by the end of June. The approved 2026-27 budget includes 94.5 staff position cuts. Programs in art, music, and sports were also eliminated... — read more
Novartis Cuts 60 Jobs at Acquired Tourmaline Bio
Novartis is laying off 60 workers. These layoffs affect Tourmaline Bio. Novartis acquired this Flatiron-based biotech company eight months ago. The acquisition cost $1.4 billion. This action aligns with the Swiss dr-gmaker's ongoing headcount... — read more
EY Trims Junior Audit Roles
EY is reportedly laying off audit Staff 1s this week. The exact number of affected employees remains unclear. These layoffs are occurring near the end of EY's fiscal year. The firm hired over 2,300 audit professionals in fiscal 2025. EY recently... — read more
JetBlue Airways Ends Newark, LaGuardia Operations for Florida Growth
JetBlue Airways is closing key operations at Newark Liberty International Airport and LaGuardia Airport. This decision aims to reduce costs for the airline. JetBlue will shift its focus to expanding services at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International... — read more
Rackspace San Antonio Reduces Workforce for AI Focus
Rackspace is implementing layoffs targeting legacy service delivery functions. The company's board approved this plan on June 10. These actions align with Rackspace's pivot towards AI. The company expects to realize $75 million to $85 million in... — read more
Artlist Cuts 200 Jobs for AI-Native Model
Artlist, an Israeli creative technology company, plans to lay off approximately 200 employees. This reduction represents 40% of its 500-person workforce. The company attributes the layoffs to a strategic reorganization towards an AI-native operating... — read more
BlackRock Cuts 200 Roles in Latest Staff Reduction
BlackRock Inc. reduced its workforce by nearly 200 people. This reduction impacts less than one percent of its global staff. CEO Larry Fink prefers ongoing, smaller workforce adjustments. This represents the fourth reduction in staff over 18 months... — read more
State Funding Stops Wallkill Town Layoffs
Senator James Skoufis and Assemblywoman Paula Elaine Kay secured state funding. This $4 million allocation prevents significant service cuts and job losses. The Town of Wallkill faced financial shortfalls due to fiscal irregularities. Approximately... — read more
FanDuel Cuts Hundreds of Jobs
FanDuel recently laid off several hundred employees. This move impacts a few hundred people from its 5,000 total workforce. The company stated these changes strengthen its long-term strategy. Affected departments include business development... — read more
Maria Aspan Exits NPR Finance Role
Maria Aspan, a finance correspondent for NPR, was laid off. She spent two years covering Wall Street, the economy, and corporate power. Aspan joined NPR from Fortune magazine, where she was a senior features writer. Her career also includes reporting... — read more
JPMorgan Adapts Workforce for AI Through Attrition, Not Layoffs
JPMorgan Chase is managing its workforce evolution in response to artificial intelligence. The bank plans to rely on natural attrition rather than implementing layoffs. CEO Jamie Dimon anticipates AI will eventually reduce the total number of jobs... — read more
Pace Gallery Reduces Artists and Staff
Pace Gallery recently cut 50 artists and laid off 50 staff members. This represents a 30% reduction in artists and 20% in employees. CEO Marc Glimcher described the move as a "model correction." He stated the current gallery model is "unfixable" and... — read more
Dow Jones Eliminates Multiple Union Positions
IAPE 1096 confirmed Dow Jones is reducing staff. Editors were asked to volunteer for layoffs in a department merger. This merger aims to cut ten editorial positions by August. Additionally, 28 union positions in Technology departments will be... — read more
WGA East Condemns CBS News Layoffs and Pelley Firing
WGA East President Tom Fontana blasted recent actions at CBS News. He specifically cited "cruel and needless layoffs" and Scott Pelley's firing. The union also highlighted the shutdown of CBS News Radio. Fontana stated these moves demonstrate... — read more
Monroe School Transportation Inc. Workers Face Layoffs, New Jobs Offered
Monroe School Transportation Inc. will lay off nearly 200 workers. This follows a competitive bidding process for school transportation services. Transpo Bus Service secured the new contract, replacing Monroe. Transpo's co-owner is offering positions... — read more
American Express Grows Workforce, Avoids Layoffs Amid AI
American Express employed 76,800 people globally as of December 31, 2025. This included approximately 29,500 workers in the US and 50,900 internationally. The company added 1,700 employees in 2025, a 2.3% increase. American Express did not announce... — read more
Sports Illustrated Cuts Staff, Key Writers Depart
Sports Illustrated conducted new layoffs on Friday. Around 10-15 people were affected by the staff reductions. Prominent writers like Mike Rosenberg, Greg Bishop, and Stephanie Apstein were among those cut. The outlet continues to face ongoing... — read more
Future plc Plans Editorial Staff Reductions
Future plc has proposed significant editorial staff changes. The company plans 45 redundancies across its technology titles. These affected brands include Tom's Guide and Techradar. However, Future plc is also creating 15 new roles. This... — read more
Royalton Park Avenue Hotel Announces Layoffs Amid Reboot
The Royalton Park Avenue hotel is implementing layoffs. This action follows a period of debt struggles. The hotel had recently achieved some financial stability. Management is now attempting a strategic reboot. The layoffs are part of this new... — read more
Wix Announces Significant Employee Reductions
Wix is reducing its employee count by 20 percent. CEO Avishai Abrahami confirmed this decision. He cited the rapid evolution of artificial intelligence. Fluctuating international currency values also added pressure. The company aims for faster... — read more
Syracuse Diocese Expects No Layoffs Post-Bankruptcy
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Syracuse expects no layoffs or parish closures. This comes as the diocese emerges from bankruptcy proceedings. Many other dioceses have faced closures and staff reductions. The Syracuse diocese filed for bankruptcy in... — read more
New York State Eyes AI Job Loss Reporting Bill
State Senator Michelle Hinchey proposed the AI Labor Information Act. This bill requires large New York employers to report AI-related job losses. Businesses with 50 or more employees would disclose positions replaced by AI. The proposal also tracks... — read more
UPS Ends Manhattan Midnight Shift, Restructures Operations
UPS closed the midnight shift at its 43rd Street hub in Manhattan. This action is part of the company's "Network of the Future" restructuring drive. Workers faced job elimination or difficult split-shift arrangements. UPS has eliminated 48,000 jobs... — read more
The New School Offers Faculty Buyout Amid Layoffs
The New School introduced a new buyout offer on May 15. This offer targets faculty members facing impending layoffs. It allows laid-off faculty to resign immediately for benefits. Benefits include salary, healthcare, and tuition waivers. The AAUP-TNS... — read more
Watertown Approves Budget with Tax Increase, Three Layoffs
Watertown City Council adopted its new budget on Thursday. The approved spending plan includes an 8 percent property tax increase. This budget will result in three employee layoffs. Affected positions are a police records clerk, a library clerk, and... — read more
Citi Reports New York Staff Reductions
Citibank disclosed over 300 layoffs at its Manhattan headquarters. These layoffs are part of broader ongoing job cuts. Citi announced plans in early 2024 to cut 20,000 employees through 2026. The New York Department of Labor posted details this week... — read more
Deloitte Audit Division Experiences Staff Reductions
Deloitte recently conducted layoffs within its audit division. These reductions affected employees, including senior managers. The layoffs occurred shortly before annual bonuses were scheduled. Affected individuals reported the process felt... — read more
New York Fed: Macro Factors Slow Hiring, Not AI
The New York Fed reports AI is not the main cause of the current hiring slowdown. Elevated interest rates and past overhiring play a major role. The Fed's analysis shows broad labor weakness, not automation, explains the trend. Most firms adopting AI... — read more