The Portland teachers' union filed a class action grievance. This action targets Portland Public Schools regarding planned layoffs. The union reports 82 teachers received layoff notices. They claim 77 notices violate collectively bargained... — read more 

Les Schwab Tire Centers laid off 70 employees. These cuts occurred at its Bend, Oregon corporate offices. The company stated this is part of a restructuring effort. Approximately 430 employees remain at the headquarters. Laid-off workers will receive... — read more 

Portland State University faculty rallied on Wednesday. They protested against dozens of potential layoffs. The university plans to cut 52 positions. This action addresses a $35 million deficit. A final decision is expected later this... — read more 

Embracer Group faced significant financial issues and widespread layoffs. A $2 billion deal collapsed, resulting in thousands of job cuts and studio closures. New CEO Phil Rogers aims to restore the company's damaged reputation. He hopes to rebuild... — read more 

Rogue Workforce Partnership is preparing to assist hundreds of local workers. Asante, a health system, plans to lay off about 300 employees, representing 5 to 6 percent of its workforce. RWP will host a Rapid Response Session on June 2nd for recently... — read more 

Oregon-based insurer PacificSource announced another round of layoffs. The company will cut 97 positions across all lines of business. These job reductions are effective July 31. Offices in Bend, Portland, Salem, and Springfield will be affected... — read more 

The Los Angeles Lakers and Portland Trail Blazers recently implemented layoffs. These workforce reductions impact both NBA franchises. The Portland Trail Blazers reportedly laid off 70 employees. This decision is linked to ownership's cost-cutting... — read more 

Layoffs at Asante began this week. Employees reported cuts in IT, security, and nutrition departments. Asante CEO Tom Gessel previously warned of a projected $50 million deficit. He anticipated 300 or more job losses in fiscal year 2026. Asante... — read more 

Asante is implementing a workforce reduction affecting approximately 250 employees. The initial round of layoffs is taking place this week. Rogue Workforce Partnership is organizing support services for these impacted workers. They are hosting Rapid... — read more 

Safeway plans to close its Newport, Oregon store. This closure will result in 69 employee layoffs. The store, located on N. Coast Hwy, will shut down on July 26. A Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification detailed the job losses. Some affected... — read more 

Asante confirmed it began staff layoffs. CEO Tom Gessel anticipated these reductions. He expected around 300 employees would be affected. This impacts 5 to 6 percent of staff. The health system reports significant financial losses. Medford... — read more 

Portland State University faces significant financial challenges. Its enrollment has dropped over 20 percent since the pandemic began. President Ann Cudd proposes laying off faculty and eliminating two departments. This plan includes 52 union faculty... — read more 

Oregon's K-12 schools are experiencing an educational crisis. Districts statewide face declining enrollment, budget deficits, and reduced federal funding. This situation is leading to widespread budget cuts and faculty layoffs. Portland Public... — read more 

TriMet announced upcoming layoffs and budget cuts. The revised budget reduces spending by $64.5 million for fiscal year 2027. This includes approximately 170 layoffs of both union and non-union workers. The agency's deficit is growing faster than it... — read more 

Republic National Distributing Company plans layoffs in Oregon. The company expects to cut 146 positions. This action follows plans to sell its operations. Layoffs are scheduled to begin on June 17. Affected workers are represented by a... — read more 

The Portland Trail Blazers laid off over 70 employees. This cut nearly 18% of their workforce. Hall of Famer Tina Thompson was among those affected. She had served as a scout for the team for nearly four years. New owner Tom Dundon initiated these... — read more 

The Portland Trail Blazers dismissed at least two dozen business staff members. This action reflects major organizational changes under new owner Tom Dundon. Blazers president Dewayne Hankins confirmed the business restructuring. The cuts reached... — read more 

Portland faces a significant $170 million budget shortfall. Mayor Keith Wilson proposed citywide cuts affecting various services. The Workforce Development Program for homeless individuals faces nearly $450,000 in funding reductions. These cuts... — read more 

The University of Oregon disregarded seniority during librarian layoffs. A neutral arbitrator ruled against the university's decision. The arbitrator found both junior and senior librarians were qualified. Contract terms required seniority to be a... — read more 

Portland State University announced plans to lay off 52 faculty and staff members. This action is part of a broader financial sustainability plan. The university aims to close a $35 million budget deficit by fiscal year 2028. Two academic... — read more 

Augusta Sportswear will close its Coburg facility. This closure is scheduled for July 17. Up to 83 employees will be laid off. A limited number of employees may transfer. The facility produces Pacific Headwear custom hats. Coburg, Oregon ... — read more 

Oregon educators protested outside Nike stores on Saturday. The "Just Sign It" campaign targeted Nike in Eugene and Portland. Protesters demanded Nike pay $2 billion to the state. They claim this amount was saved through a 2012 tax deal. Teachers... — read more 

Eugene School District 4J issued layoff notices. A total of 176 employees received these notices. The notices were sent on May 1. This action addresses a significant budget deficit. The district faces a $46.4 million shortfall. Eugene, Oregon ... — read more 

Asante announced plans to cut at least 300 jobs. The hospital system reported a $16 million loss this fiscal year. Leadership projects a $50 million deficit for 2027 without changes. Rising personnel costs and low reimbursement rates contribute to... — read more 

Oregon saw more than 14,000 jobs eliminated over two years. Major employers like Intel and Nike contributed to this surge. The rate of job cuts has notably decreased recently. Oregon's unemployment rate has stabilized at 5.2% for almost twelve... — read more 

Milestone Technologies announced permanent layoffs affecting 66 workers. These employees are at a Prineville data center. The data center is tied to Meta Platforms. Layoffs are occurring due to an expiring contract. Terminations are expected to begin... — read more 

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... — read more 

Portland experienced a significant job decline in 2025. This loss is largely attributed to struggles at Intel and Nike. Intel announced 4,500 layoffs, and Nike announced 740 layoffs. These job cuts stem from internal company decisions and market... — read more 

Portland Public Schools faces a $56.3 million budget deficit for the upcoming year. Superintendent Dr. Kimberlee Armstrong proposes 336 full-time employee layoffs, including 180 educators. The district and its teachers union urge the state to tap a... — read more 

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... — read more 

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... — read more 

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... — read more 

The Knight Cancer Institute recently eliminated 59 positions. These cuts primarily affected the Cancer Early Detection Advanced Research Center. The institute is shifting its focus from early detection research to cancer care. This change occurs... — read more 

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... — read more 

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"... — read more 

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... — read more 

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... — read more 

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... — read more 

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... — read more 

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... — read more