#oregon

Eugene 4J School District is laying off over 170 employees. This action addresses a significant budget deficit. The deficit has grown to approximately $50 million. Layoffs will take effect at the start of the 2026-2027 school year. Further reductions may occur due to the increased shortfall.

Eugene, Oregon

https://kval.com/news/local/eugene-4j-school-district-to-see-layoffs

Portland Public Schools faces a $56.3 million budget deficit. Superintendent Dr. Kimberlee Armstrong proposed reducing 336 full-time employees. These cuts impact school-based staff, specialized programs, and central office positions. This deficit is larger than earlier projections. A $65.2 million deficit is also forecast for the 2027–28 school year.

Portland, Oregon

https://www.wweek.com/news/schools/2026/04/28/portland-public-schools-faces-56-million-budget-deficit-as-superintendent-proposes-336-layoffs/

Nike announced 1,400 layoffs on Thursday. Most of the affected roles are in technology and operations. This action is part of an ongoing company turnaround effort. It marks the fourth consecutive year of significant job cuts. CEO Elliott Hill aims to reboot sluggish sales and reduce direct sales reliance.

Beaverton, Oregon

https://www.oregonlive.com/business/2026/04/nike-announces-1400-layoffs-mostly-in-operations-and-technology.html

Canby School District is implementing staff reductions. Fifty-three employees received layoff notices for the 2026-27 school year. These cuts are due to a $6.3 million budget shortfall. Superintendent Jennifer Patterson informed the community about the financial issues. A five-year school operating levy will appear on the May 19 ballot.

Canby, Oregon

https://woodburnindependent.com/2026/04/21/layoff-notices-going-out-to-canby-school-district-employees/

Multnomah County Chair Jessica Vega Pederson proposed a new budget. The county faces a $93.2 million budget shortfall. This plan could eliminate 166 full-time positions. Proposed cuts affect homeless shelters, youth programs, and health services. The Board of Commissioners will approve the final budget in June.

Portland, Oregon

https://www.oregonlive.com/politics/2026/04/layoffs-loom-as-multnomah-county-looks-to-cut-166-positions-scale-back-services-in-wake-of-budget-shortfall.html

Governor Tina Kotek formed the Oregon Prosperity Council to address the state's sluggish economy. The 16-member council is tasked with developing policy recommendations. Two labor-affiliated members recently released a report advocating a "high road" approach to growth. This report contrasts with business groups pushing for tax breaks and deregulation. The council is expected to deliver its final recommendations by June 30.

Oregon

https://www.opb.org/article/2026/04/16/oregon-economy-prosperity-council-kotek/

Oregon Governor Tina Kotek issued an executive order. This order aims to prevent school districts from reducing instructional time. Many districts previously shortened school years to address budget shortfalls. The order also stops the Oregon Department of Education from granting waivers. Education groups and school boards expressed concerns about the unfunded mandate.

Oregon

https://www.opb.org/article/2026/04/16/oregon-governor-kotek-order-blocks-school-districts-cutting-instruction-time/

The Eugene 4J school district faces an estimated $50 million budget shortfall. Superintendent Miriam Mickelson outlined plans to address this deficit. Proposed solutions include selling property and transferring funds from maintenance. The district expects significant layoffs and school closures. Declining enrollment and rising costs contribute to the financial pressure.

Eugene, Oregon

https://kval.com/news/local/superintendent-outlines-one-time-fixes-warns-of-layoffs-amid-eugene-4j-shortfall

The company Nelson Global Products is closing its Troutdale site. Sixty-five roles are being eliminated. Layoffs are projected to finish by September 30. Proximity to customers, low sales, and shipping costs caused the decision. Affected employees will receive severance and job search help.

Troutdale, Oregon

https://www.oregonlive.com/business/2026/04/troutdale-plant-to-close-eliminate-65-jobs.html

The Salem-Keizer School District announced plans to eliminate 130 positions for the 2026-27 school year. This decision stems from declining student enrollment and a need to cut $23 million from the budget. Approximately 60 teacher jobs and 60 classified employee positions will be cut from schools. Most affected employees will be reassigned or replaced by retiring staff. Up to five classified employees could face layoffs. These reductions aim to avoid widespread disruptions seen in previous budget cuts.

Salem, Oregon

https://www.salemreporter.com/2026/04/02/as-enrollment-declines-salem-keizer-schools-will-cut-130-jobs-largely-without-layoffs/

Hour Media acquired SagaCity Media, a regional publishing group. The purchase price for SagaCity Media was $1.6 million. Layoff notices were sent to employees, including Portland Monthly staff. Net proceeds from the sale will go to First Fed due to SagaCity's $2.6 million debt. A court-appointed receiver oversaw the purchase agreement.

https://www.oregonlive.com/portland/2026/04/layoffs-hit-trend-setting-portland-magazine-as-regional-publishing-group-sold-for-16m.html

Portland Public Schools agreed to implement furlough days. This action prevents mid-year staff layoffs for teachers. Students will experience three fewer school days this year. At least three other Oregon districts also approved staff furloughs. These measures address significant budget shortfalls statewide.

Portland, Oregon

https://www.opb.org/article/2026/03/30/portland-public-schools-furlough-days/

Portland Public Schools has reached a new agreement. This deal involves designated furlough days for staff. The measure aims to prevent teacher layoffs. This action allows the school district to manage its budget. The agreement helps avoid staff reductions.

Portland, Oregon

https://www.koin.com/video/pps-reaches-agreement-on-furlough-days-to-avoid-teacher-layoffs/11630768/

The SW Polk Fire District announced layoffs for six positions. This decision follows a failed operations levy in November. The layoffs are scheduled to take effect on June 30. The board plans to propose another operations levy in May. This new levy aims to maintain current staffing and emergency service levels.

Polk County, Oregon

https://www.polkio.com/news/fire-district-plans-layoffs-second-levy-attempt/article_58b84443-d3ee-42f9-aedb-fd001a6d2f18.html

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

The Springfield Education Association filed an unfair labor practice complaint. It accuses Springfield Public Schools of using mid-year layoffs to disrupt negotiations. The district laid off 27 teachers and reduced two to part-time in January. The union seeks reinstatement for affected employees and financial penalties. Springfield Public Schools stated it cannot comment on ongoing legal matters.

Springfield, Oregon

https://www.klcc.org/education/2026-03-13/springfield-education-association-files-unfair-labor-practice-complaint-over-mid-year-layoffs

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

Oregon's average private-sector workweek recently dropped below 33 hours. This marks the shortest workweek in the state since 2010. Economists view this as a sign of slack in the labor market. Recent layoffs and policy changes contributed to the reduction in hours. State forecasters will monitor these trends for future economic updates.

https://hoodline.com/2026/03/oregon-workweek-hits-lowest-level-since-2010-as-hours-shrink/

Harry & David's Medford location has reportedly laid off about 100 employees. One affected worker confirmed their termination to NewsWatch 12. The company cited restructuring and a need for cuts due to financial difficulties. Employees received no prior warning about these unexpected layoffs. NewsWatch 12 is seeking further details from Harry & David and 1-800-Flowers.

Medford, Oregon

https://www.kdrv.com/news/top-stories/one-confirmed-harry-david-employee-was-laid-off-with-about-100-layoffs-reported/article_feed4db5-42d7-4349-94d3-8f19026c9179.html

The Oregon Department of Transportation avoided layoffs and major service cuts. Legislation passed to address a $297 million budget shortfall. This action redirected $218 million from existing state transportation funds. Some grant programs, including Safe Routes to School, will experience reduced funding. Lawmakers plan to revisit the state's long-term transportation funding model in 2027.

https://www.mycentraloregon.com/2026/03/09/legislative-action-avoids-odot-layoffs/

Multnomah County recently issued layoff notices. About 190 employees received these warnings. The budget's final vote occurs June 4. Affected staff face months of uncertainty. The county anticipates a $10.5 million budget gap

https://www.oregonlive.com/politics/2026/03/the-layoff-notices-came-now-nearly-200-multnomah-county-employees-live-in-limbo.html

Portland Public Schools faces a $10 million budget gap this school year. This deficit remains after the district already cut over $12 million. Administrators presented unions with two options: staff furloughs or layoffs. Furloughs could mean two unpaid days for all staff. Layoffs could impact at least 170 full-time positions by April.

https://www.opb.org/article/2026/02/27/portland-public-schools-furlough-layoffs/

Oregon's small business bankruptcies reached a 12-year high in 2025. Approximately 250 businesses filed for bankruptcy protection statewide. This surge reflects a national trend driven by higher interest rates and rising costs. Layoffs at large employers like Intel and Nike also affected the local economy. Smaller firms and nonprofits face financial stress, including unpaid invoices.

https://hoodline.com/2026/02/layoffs-pile-up-as-portland-biz-bankruptcies-soar-to-12-year-high/

Oregon Department of Transportation faces a $242 million budget shortfall for 2025-27. Lawmakers cannot raise taxes or fees to cover this gap. ODOT leaders presented options including laying off up to 400 workers. Another option involves redirecting funds from existing transportation programs and projects. Union leaders are urging legislators to find solutions to save jobs and maintain road safety.

https://philomathnews.com/layoffs-or-redirecting-funding-oregon-lawmakers-grapple-with-odot-budget-gap-again/

Leach Botanical Garden announced layoffs and reduced operating hours. Eleven staff members, half its workforce, will be laid off on February 22. Starting February 26, the garden will open Thursday through Sunday from 10 am to 4 pm. The garden needs to raise $50,000 monthly through June to remain open. This funding gap follows the end of time-limited city operational support.

https://www.wweek.com/outdoors/2026/02/11/leach-botanical-garden-faces-layoffs-reduced-hours/

This headline does not report any layoffs occurring. Instead, transportation workers from Oregon gathered at the Capitol building in Salem, Oregon. The workers met ahead of a scheduled budget hearing for the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT). This preemptive meeting suggests concerns over potential future staffing adjustments or budget cuts. However, the provided headline does not confirm any specific layoff actions.

https://kval.com/news/local/oregon-transportation-workers-mmet-at-capitol-ahead-of-odot-budget-hearing-politics-odot-dmv-seiu-gap-shortfall-milions-positions-services-taxes-politics-local-community

Kent Hollenbeck was impacted by Amazon's latest layoffs. He served as marketing and brand lead for fulfillment technologies and robotics. Amazon plans to eliminate about 16,000 corporate jobs. This follows 14,000 job cuts in October, totaling 30,000. The company aims to strengthen its organization and reduce bureaucracy.

https://www.prweek.com/article/1947073/kent-hollenbeck-leave-amazon-latest-round-layoffs

The Salem-Keizer school district plans further job reductions. It is Oregon's second-biggest school district. The district could eliminate 129 positions. These cuts are projected for the next year. The goal is to improve the district's financial health.

https://www.kgw.com/video/news/education/oregons-second-biggest-school-district-could-slash-129-jobs-next-year/283-1ea169ab-7eef-4159-a40a-512f7ff176c1

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.

Powell's Books Ends Layoffs After 20% Workforce Reduction

Powell’s Books announced the completion of its final round of layoffs. This concludes a year-long process aimed at cutting operating costs. The company reduced its workforce by about 20 percent. These layoffs impacted employees at all levels, including the leadership team. Powell's will now focus on performance, service, and consistency.

https://www.kptv.com/2026/01/27/powells-books-completes-final-round-layoffs/

Anyone out there have insider information about what’s going on with the planned layoff of 80~ fraud specialists and leaders in Portland, OR? They told us we would be “laid off in the next two years” in Jan of 2024, then just never did it? Total radio silence until finally in October they said it was “being pushed back”. Will they ever let us go? If you’re an executive leader reading this, and you thought we were going to quit before our severance packages were doled out, you’re an id--t.

20% reduction in staff at Seattle and Oregon Starbucks stores taking effect later this month.

Vacuum Technique said it will close its facility in Clackamas because of “changing business needs.” Seventy-eight jobs will be eliminated, according to a new filing with the state’s Higher Education Coordinating Commission.

The news comes after Purelight Power, a Medford-based solar company, told state officials last week that it will be shutting down operations and eliminating 109 jobs, including 84 in Medford.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/markets/2-major-oregon-employers-announce-mass-layoffs/ar-AA1TnldW

Is it better to stay working at Nike during these challenging times or would it be better to consider a Career change?
What other careers could Nike associates with our experience enter?

As for me, I'm on the fence because I can't stand living in Oregon. I'd like to move but have no idea yet what other careers to research.

Oregon’s unemployment rate has climbed a full percentage point in the past year to 5.2%, its highest level since the pandemic. Oregon has the third-highest jobless rate of any state, behind only California (5.6%) and Nevada (5.3%.)

https://www.oregonlive.com/business/2025/12/oregons-year-of-layoffs-2025s-historic-job-cuts-are-shaking-the-states-economy.html

Charter Communications, operating as Spectrum, is laying off 176 employees at its Portland, Maine call center as part of a strategic push for cost efficiencies and to embrace automation within the telecommunications industry.
Key points from the article:

• Number of Jobs Cut: 176 at the Portland, Maine call center.
• Reason: Strategic cost-cutting and a trend toward operational efficiency and automation across the telecom sector.
• Customer Impact: The company assures that the layoffs will not negatively impact customer service for Spectrum users in Maine, citing plans like rerouting calls and using automated solutions.
• Worker Support: Affected employees are reportedly offered relocation options and severance packages, with the Maine Department of Labor providing assistance like job placement services.
• Broader Context: This action reflects a wider industry trend of workforce reductions seen at other major telecom companies like Verizon and AT&T.
  Would you like more details on a specific section, such as the support offered to the affected workers or the industry-wide context?

This is very odd in oregon. What is happening?

Link to the article: https://www.oregonlive.com/business/2025/12/nordstrom-rack-closing-next-month-in-downtown-portland.html
Link to the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oc89pI4EKNc

TriMet's eliminating about 68 positions, including at least 26 layoffs, to close a 300 million dollar shortfall. Job cuts come alongside transit service reductions.

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