#departmentclosure

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/

Dutch semiconductor equipment maker ASML announced layoff plans. The company intended to cut 1,700 management positions. This reduction impacts about 4% of its global workforce. Technical and IT departments were the primary targets. Seven weeks later, the process for affected employees remains unresolved.

https://www.digitimes.com/news/a20260316PD235/asml-dutch-layoffs-equipment-2026.html

Starting to hear of the March round taking shape. Know of 1 in HR. What’s everyone else seeing?

That’s the rumor swirling. Allegedly Wednesday. Does anyone know who exactly will be affected? I remember an article from February saying that 15% of the staff will be cut in the spring so I’m guessing that’s now.

Was 600+

Hour Media acquired three Utah magazines in February. These include three prominent Utah lifestyle publications. Most employees were laid off one month later. Eight of eleven staff members lost their positions. The Detroit-based owner, Hour Media, offered no comment.

Salt Lake City, Utah

https://www.sltrib.com/artsliving/2026/03/12/layoffs-utah-lifestyle-magazines/

The Fresno Unified Board approved resolutions for staff position reductions. This decision initiates a process for potential layoffs or reassignments. Approximately 500 total positions are impacted by these changes. The reductions aim to address a projected $55 million budget deficit. Affected staff will receive final notifications by May 14.

https://fresnoland.org/2026/03/12/fresno-unified-layoffs-and-reductions/

Our work in federal has decreased so significantly we are getting extremely nervous.. has anyone heard anything about possible layoffs over here?

Alpek Polyester USA will cease production indefinitely at its Pennsylvania facility. This action will result in 100 employee layoffs. The facility is located in Muhlenberg Township, Berks County. Production will stop in March, with layoffs occurring on March 15. The company manufactures recycled polyethylene terephthalate products there.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/pa-manufacturing-facility-ceases-production-indefinitely-100-people-to-be-laid-off/ar-AA1WtTLt?ocid=mailsignout&apiversion=v2&domshim=1&noservercache=1&noservertelemetry=1&batchservertelemetry=1&renderwebcomponents=1&wcseo=1

Portland State University projects a $35 million budget deficit by 2028. President Ann Cudd announced plans for institutional downsizing, called retrenchment. Nineteen academic departments could see reductions or elimination. Rising costs, limited state funding, and a 23% enrollment drop contribute to the deficit. These changes could lead to staff layoffs, with a final decision expected in June.

Portland, Oregon

https://www.kptv.com/2026/03/10/psu-eyes-cuts-19-departments-amid-35m-deficit-falling-enrollment/?outputType=amp

Heard from a reliable source a supervisor at NS told me that upper managment says next step NS/UP wants is to have all Carmen and Loco dept work 12hr shifts 5 day a week at all locations, some location are already starting to switch to over to this, they will be looking to fired about 20% of each department for minor offenses even if it they know people could fight to get there job back, they will try and delay each arbitration for 9 month to 1.5 years, thinking most of the people will find a different jobs and not return even if arbitration does win there claim.

Nothing this month?

Any info on this?

Has the Q1 round of layoffs wrapped up? Are we expecting another round at the end of Q2? What’s the full-year target for layoffs, and how many have already been cut so far? I only saw media mention 1,000 in January, but no numbers for March or the rest of the year. Any clarity?