#departmentclosure

Pennymac is closing a Tennessee branch. Job cuts are occurring in its direct consumer lending. Difficult financial conditions were the stated reason. Displaced personnel will receive financial separation. Some individuals may move to different company positions.

Franklin, Tennessee

https://www.housingwire.com/articles/pennymac-tennessee-office-closure/

The Fort Smith Board of Directors will discuss a letter. This letter asks the Arkansas General Assembly for a new requirement. Hospitals would need to provide written notice before ending major services. This discussion follows Baptist Health-Fort Smith's recent department closures. These closures included labor and delivery, oncology, and other services.

Fort Smith, Arkansas

https://www.rivervalleydemocratgazette.com/news/2026/jun/22/legislators-expected-at-fort-smith-board-of/

Johns Hopkins announced its largest job cut ever. Over 2,000 positions were eliminated. Cuts affected medical and public health divisions. A nearly billion-dollar funding cliff caused this. USAID pullbacks contributed to the shortfall.

https://www.aol.com/articles/12-big-layoffs-know-165913611.html

Can we have some of those?

When will they start cutting projects?

Norsk Hydro ASA will close two aluminum extrusion facilities in the United States. These plants are located in City of Industry, California, and Delhi, Louisiana. Operations in California will conclude by early next year, with Delhi following by mid-2027. The company cites low capacity utilization and significant capital investment needs for the closures. Approximately 350 employees will be affected by these decisions.

City of Industry, California; Delhi, Louisiana

https://www.recyclingtoday.com/news/hydro-aluminum-extrusions-recycling-plant-closures-california-louisiana-2027/

Washington State University Vancouver faces a mandated 15% budget cut. This reduction totals over $6 million for the campus. University leaders approved these significant cuts on Wednesday. Faculty and staff fear the cuts will lead to mass layoffs. The campus previously avoided layoffs despite past budget reductions.

Vancouver, Washington

https://www.opb.org/article/2026/06/18/wsu-vancouver-faculty-budget-cuts/

https://www.dallasnews.com/business/article/global-transport-company-shrinking-d-fw-22312734.php

Poudre School District eliminated 182 positions at the end of the school year. This included 110 licensed staff and 72 classified staff. Probationary teaching positions were among those not renewed. These reductions resulted from ongoing budget shortfalls. The school board approved a reduction plan in February.

Fort Collins, Colorado

https://www.9news.com/article/news/local/poudre-schools-layoffs-budget/73-b9b549a2-4b17-47b2-8583-e8d0cca49d1d

This is shocking. Sounds like Cigna really isn't interested in innovation at all.

Hearing lots of rumors about upcoming VCG layoffs. Does anyone actually know what’s in the pipeline? What percentage of the workforce is expected to be impacted, and which departments are likely to be hit the hardest?

Ferguson officials face a significant budget crisis. The city plans to cut $2 million and eliminate 12 jobs. Eight positions are layoffs across six departments, including police and fire. Officials are considering asking voters for new sales and property taxes. Years of dipping into cash reserves and rising operating costs caused the financial strain.

Ferguson, Missouri

https://www.stltoday.com/news/local/government-politics/article_4235342a-6ccd-4e76-a8db-72b4948450b9.html

They just announced official targeted offshoring in the Finance division. It continues to get worse of course

Lots going on without answers
How long left

Seattle Public Schools faces an $87 million budget shortfall. Superintendent Ben Shuldiner stated that "everything is on the table" to address the deficit. Potential measures include layoffs and school closures. The district plans to reorganize its central office and not fill vacancies. Declining student enrollment also contributes to the financial challenges.

Seattle

https://komonews.com/news/local/seattle-public-schools-last-day-class-sps-superintendent-ben-shuldiner-87m-budget-gap-shortfall-safety-student-enrollment-drop-possible-layoffs

ZeniMax Media is reportedly implementing staff reductions. Bethesda Softworks is among the affected divisions. 3D Realms co-founder George Broussard shared this news. He suggested the job cuts could be extensive. The company oversees many well-known development teams.

https://news.instant-gaming.com/en/articles/20278-layoffs-at-zenimax-media-bethesda-have-reportedly-begun

Diageo is preparing for major staff reductions. The company's CEO ordered executives to cut headcount. This follows a sharp slump in global spirits consumption. "Non-revenue-generating" teams will reportedly be most affected. An internal announcement detailing job losses is expected next week.

https://www.inc.com/lucia-auerbach/the-company-behind-johnnie-walker-and-don-julio-bracing-for-major-layoffs/91362490

Having 2 months to dread on this is horrible. Has anyone heard any numbers on how many people they need to remove? Departments getting hit? Anything?
If you're taking the VSP, what company are you trying for?

MU Health Care announced an organizational redesign. This redesign resulted in 74 employee layoffs. The health system also eliminated 150 total positions, with 76 already vacant. Four Hy-Vee Quick Care clinics will close due to declining demand. These changes aim to improve financial sustainability and operational performance.

Columbia, Missouri

https://www.komu.com/news/midmissourinews/mu-health-care-lays-off-74-employees-closing-hy-vee-quick-care-locations/article_0b82afdd-7b4f-4e72-ac07-508a116f7f69.html

hearing a rumor that norfolk and mas could see cuts late june or july. any truth to this or just noise?

Anyone hear anything from there?

JBS USA is preparing to cut about 2,000 jobs. The company will close two beef processing facilities. Pilgrim's Pride, a JBS subsidiary, is also shifting chicken production. These moves are due to significant profit losses in beef operations. The company aims for efficiency and invests in growing segments like poultry.

https://www.indexbox.io/blog/jbs-usa-to-lay-off-2000-workers-as-it-closes-beef-plants-and-shifts-chicken-production/

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https://www.stltoday.com/news/local/government-politics/article_d310ec88-4d1c-48b9-a124-e027b4de6d0f.html

Ardent Health subsidiaries Lovelace Health System and BSA Health system announced layoffs. Lovelace Health System cut 43 positions. BSA Health system eliminated 29 positions. These reductions primarily affected administrative and support roles. The systems cited rising costs and a challenging policy environment for the cuts.

Brentwood, Tennessee

http://www.modernhealthcare.com/providers/staffing/mh-layoffs-closures-healthcare-live-updates/

GA showed up to the Salt Lake this week while many of the long term team were out of the office. Why were they taking pictures and counting desks? Are they on a mission to shut down the office??? There are now 25+ open seats with 5 remaining people in the location, so one cannot expect that they are looking to keep the doors open. Did not the branch have several physical security issues earlier this year? Did not zone and regional leaders visit the site just last week in an attempt to settle the team down in the wake of another long term leadership departure? What’s happening to our company?

Will there be more cuts next week?

Does anyone have insight into the process or timeline of laying off an entire department of individual contributors and moving the positions offshore?

Does Optum ever hire temporary US contractors to replace us first and then eventually move to offshoring?

Lovelace Health System confirmed cutting 43 employees from its workforce. These layoffs primarily affect administrative and support roles. This represents about 1.6% of their local workforce. The health system cited rising costs and a challenging policy environment. They also mentioned shifting payor dynamics as a factor.

Albuquerque, N.M.

https://www.kob.com/news/top-news/lovelace-health-system-cuts-43-employees-amid-challenging-policy-environment/

EPISD began its planned staff reductions. Sixty-three employees were notified of job cuts on June 11. The cuts address a $52.8 million budget gap. An additional $42 million deficit looms for the district. Employees were advised against signing voluntary resignation forms.

El Paso, Texas

https://www.elpasotimes.com/story/news/education/2026/06/11/episd-layoffs-start-as-63-employees-notified/90506855007/

Black Mountain faces a nearly $2 million budget shortfall. Rising operational costs and storm recovery expenses caused the deficit. Town Manager Richard Hicks cited rising personnel and health insurance costs. Officials propose freezing five to six positions and raising taxes. They also consider increasing garbage fees and water rates to balance the budget.

Black Mountain, N.C.

https://wlos.com/news/local/black-mountain-budget-shortfall-million-officials-town-manager-layoffs-tax-increases-interim-richard-hicks-community-governments-helene-recovery-meeting-

Any cuts?

Erie Mayor Daria Devlin's administration is cutting city jobs. Six city jobs are being cut or vacated. The city faces a $12 million budget deficit for 2027. Expense cuts are also mandated. The administration seeks financial assistance from local entities.

Erie, PA

https://www.goerie.com/story/news/local/2026/06/08/city-of-erie-12-million-budget-crisis-layoffs-cuts/90418619007/

A lot of whispers say July. Jville-Heartland is one of the targets. Is it all of Jville or select leaders? If you know, just say so people can start preparing.

So what is everyone hearing? Any cuts on the horizon?

Federal agents raided Wicked Superstore on June 2. The owner then announced indefinite layoffs for all staff. He stated he lacked funds to pay them for recent work. Former employees claimed no knowledge of illegal activities. The store had a history of numerous police calls and a homic--e.

Springfield, Missouri

https://sgfcitizen.org/government/crime/wicked-superstore-raided-employees/

Were there layoffs already this year in all divisions? Any depts expect more this year? Any division safer?