Mass Layoffs: Two Florida Companies Announced Layoffs On the same Day
In a significant economic blow to Florida, two major companies have announced impending layoffs and closures, signaling a turbulent start to 2024 for the state's workforce. Essendant Co., based in Medley, and Intelogix, located in Lakeland, have each issued Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) notices, detailing substantial job cuts set to take effect on January 31, 2024.
Read full storyMass Layoff: Kansas plastic Manufacturer Closes Plant and layoff staff.
Silgan Dispensing Systems, a Winfield plastics manufacturer, has announced the permanent layoff of 169 employees as part of its plant closure. The layoffs are scheduled to commence on January 27 and are expected to conclude by or around March 1. This decision follows the company's announcement of the facility’s closure, set for January 9.
Read full storyThese Counties Have the Highest binge drinking rates in Texas.
A study by the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute has highlighted the drinking habits of adults in America, revealing significant findings about excessive drinking rates in Texas. The 2023 County Health Rankings and Roadmaps report, using data from the CDC’s Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance system from 2020, sheds light on alcohol consumption trends during the first year of the COVID pandemic.
Read full storyMass layoff: Vmware lays off Employees in New York After being Acquired
Broadcom Inc., in conjunction with its subsidiary VMware Inc., has announced a significant reduction in its workforce, impacting 169 employees across multiple sites in New York. This development follows the recent acquisition of VMware by Broadcom. The layoffs are set to begin on February 26, 2024, as part of what the company has described as an economic decision.
Read full storyMass Layoff: Global Aviation Cargo Company announce layoffs in New jersey
Swissport Cargo Services Inc., a prominent player in the aviation services industry, is set to lay off 378 employees at its Newark facility. This move comes amidst a backdrop of labor disputes and challenging working conditions that have marred the company's reputation in recent times.
Read full storyMass Layoff: U.S Steel Announces a Massive Layoff at an Illinois Steel Plant
U.S. Steel layoffs has announced a significant layoff at its Granite City Works facility, impacting up to 1,000 employees. The layoffs, set to occur in January 2024, follow the company's decision to indefinitely idle the facility for what it describes as aligning production capacity with current order levels.
Read full storyMass Layoff: Vmware Lays off employees in Colorado after After Acquisition
In a significant development following the acquisition of VMware, Inc. by Broadcom Inc., a recent WARN Act notice reveals that Broadcom is set to lay off 184 employees at VMware's location in Broomfield, Colorado. The layoffs, anticipated to start on January 26, 2024, are a direct consequence of the acquisition and are expected to be permanent, although they will not lead to the closure of the entire facility.
Read full storyVehicle Theft Hotspots: California Cities Secure 2nd and 8th Spots in U.S. Top 10
California's escalating vehicle theft issue is underscored by its placement as the sixth highest in the nation for car theft rates, with two of its major cities, Bakersfield and the San Francisco-Oakland-Berkeley area, prominently featuring in the top ten list of U.S. cities with the highest vehicle theft rates. This revelation points to a growing concern for vehicle security within the state.
Read full storyMass Layoff: Virgin Galactic Announces layoffs in New Mexico facility
Virgin Galactic LLC, a prominent player in eastern Kern's aerospace industry, has recently announced a significant reduction in its workforce at its Mojave operations. In a letter dated November 8 and sent to local officials, the company detailed its decision to permanently lay off 78 employees, a move that affects a mix of technicians, project managers, and engineers across four locations in Mojave. This reduction constitutes approximately 42% of the company's total layoffs.
Read full storyNearly 279,000 people left Pennsylvania in 2022; This is where they went.
In a surprising turn of events, Pennsylvania, often dubbed the Keystone State, witnessed a significant outflow of residents in 2022. The Census Bureau released state-to-state migration data that shows that A staggering 278,699 individuals chose to leave, seeking greener pastures in other states. The destinations varied, with Florida, New York, and New Jersey topping the list, but the underlying reasons for this mass migration shared common themes.
Read full storyNYC Launches Program That Pays Homeowners up to $395,000 to Build An ADU on their Property
In an effort to tackle the pressing housing shortage faced by cities and towns across the United States, New York City has launched a new initiative to encourage the construction of accessory dwelling units (ADUs), commonly known as "granny flats." This innovative program, part of a broader housing reform proposal, aims to increase housing density by enabling homeowners to add extra living spaces on their existing residential properties.
Read full storyMass Layoff: National airport food-service company Announces layoffs in florida
HMSHost, a renowned provider of food and beverage services in travel venues, has announced the conclusion of its operations at the Admirals Clubs & Flagship Lounges at Miami International Airport (MIA). This significant operational change is set to lay off approximately 166 associates, marking a notable shift in the airport's hospitality services.
Read full storyPhoenix was Ranked the 4th most Roach-Infested city in America
Cockroaches, notorious for their resilience and ability to thrive in various environments, are a common concern in many cities. Pest Gnome's analysis, incorporating data from the Census, Bureau of Labor Statistics, and climate information, has identified the 4th 'Roachiest Cities in America'. Among these, Phoenix, Arizona, stands out, securing the fourth position in this ranking.
Read full storyMass Layoff: Global Food Production Company Announces layoffs at Michigan plant
Leprino Foods Company, known as the world's largest mozzarella cheesemaker, is set to lay off more than 100 employees at its plant in Remus, Michigan, located at 311 N. Sheridan Ave. The layoffs, which were reported through a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act filing to the state of Michigan, are scheduled to begin on January 2, 2024.
Read full storyMass Layoff: Global Beauty Products company Closes Two facilities in New York and Lays off Staff
Unilever, a Beauty products company, has announced the closure of two of its plants in Long Island, New York, resulting in the layoff of 169 workers. The layoffs, scheduled for April 5, were disclosed in a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act notice filed on November 9.
Read full storyMassive Layoff: Postal Service Contractor Closes Two California Facilities and Lays off Staff
Matheson Flight Extenders (MFE), a mail processing, transportation, and logistics contractor, is facing significant workforce reductions, with over 450 employees set to be laid off and multiple facilities in California closing. Amidst a financial dispute with the U.S. Postal Service, MFE has initiated a series of layoffs, as indicated in three Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act notices filed with the California Employment Development Department (EDD).
Read full storyMass Layoff: National Delivery Service Closes Ohio Hub and lays off staff
GXO Logistics Worldwide, a leading contract logistics company, has announced the closure of its facility at 6600 Port Road in Groveport, Ohio, resulting in the layoff of all 192 employees. The shutdown, scheduled for January 15, was communicated in a WARN notice filed with the Ohio Department of Job & Family Services.
Read full storyMassive Layoff: Private Ambulance Company Announces Layoffs in Pennsylvania After Losing Contract
American Medical Response Mid-Atlantic, located in Philadelphia, is set to lay off 152 employees, a decision necessitated by the loss of a crucial contract with Main Line Health. This development was formally announced through a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act filing with the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry.
Read full storyMass Layoff: Colorado Aerospace Company announces layoffs after Completion of Spaceship
Sierra Space, an aerospace company based in Louisville, Colorado, has announced layoffs affecting approximately 165 employees and an unknown number of contract workers. The job cuts come just after the company completed the construction of its first Dream Chaser spacecraft and sent it to a NASA testing facility for its inaugural launch in April.
Read full storyMass Layoff: Global healthcare company announces layoffs in New Jersey after huge drop in profits.
LabCorp is set to significantly reduce its workforce at a facility in Somerset, New Jersey, with a total of 239 employees expected to be laid off by the end of April 2024. This decision, disclosed in a recent filing with New Jersey's labor department in line with the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act, marks a major downsizing for the diagnostics company. This is the second healthcare diagnostic company to announce layoffs, following Siemens Healthcare, which laid off 300 people earlier this month.
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