#connecticut

The Connecticut Education Association's endorsement of Governor Lamont is being questioned due to ongoing school funding issues. Despite the governor's claims of full funding, districts like Bridgeport have experienced significant layoffs and program cuts. The CEA's own testimony highlights underfunding, leading to reduced resources and strained special education services. This disconnect raises doubts about the governor's commitment to educators and students. The article suggests that the endorsement contradicts the reality faced by many school districts.

Bridgeport, CT

https://ctexaminer.com/2026/08/01/cea-endorsement-is-baffling-to-me/

Tim Tebow has signed a multi-year contract extension with ESPN, securing his role on SEC Nation and other programming. This comes as the network undergoes significant layoffs, impacting several prominent on-air personalities. Notable figures reportedly let go include Ryan Clark, Cam Newton, and Bart Scott. The timing of Tebow's new deal highlights a stark contrast between his continued employment and the departures of other established talents. This development signals a shift in the network's talent strategy amidst financial restructuring.

https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/espn-layoffs-tim-tebow-signs-190013051.html

Connecticut manufacturers face a persistent skills gap, with companies struggling to fill open positions despite recent layoffs at larger firms. The demand for specialized skills, particularly in advanced manufacturing and defense sectors, outstrips the available workforce. Major hiring pushes by companies like Electric Boat exacerbate the problem, drawing talent away from smaller suppliers. While some displaced workers are available, their skill sets often do not align with current industry needs. This situation necessitates significant investment in training and development for new hires, a costly process for many businesses.

Waterbury, Connecticut

https://hartfordbusiness.com/article/skills-mismatch-factory-layoffs-arent-solving-manufacturers-hiring-problems/

ESPN is reportedly preparing for another round of layoffs. On-camera talent are said to be at risk this time. ESPN previously laid off about 30 off-camera workers this spring. These reported layoffs follow the company's NFL Network acquisition. Cord-cutting and new expensive rights deals affect ESPN's operation.

https://awfulannouncing.com/espn/planning-layoffs-on-air-talent.html

CVS Health, the corporate operator of Hartford-based Aetna, notified state and city officials that 313 employees assigned to Aetna’s Hartford office would be laid off between April 3 and July 31. A total of 17 of the affected employees live in Connecticut and work remotely. The company cited operational changes in CVS Health Aetna’s Small Group business segment.

Connecticut companies announced over 2,200 layoffs in 2026. Macy's led with 993 job cuts from its Cheshire fulfillment center closure. CVS Health's Aetna unit and Talcott Resolution Life also reduced staff in Hartford. Stanley Black & Decker, IDEX Health & Science, and Guida-Seibert Dairy closed facilities. These job reductions affected various sectors across the state, totaling 2,255 positions.

https://patch.com/connecticut/across-ct/more-2-200-company-layoffs-announced-ct-2026-economic-woes-continue-bite

Guida-Seibert Dairy Co. will cease operations at its New Britain plant. This action impacts 205 workers. Job eliminations will start July 20. The complete shutdown occurs July 31. Dairy Farmers of America, the owner, cited changes needed for its cooperative network.

New Britain, Connecticut

https://hartfordbusiness.com/article/historic-new-britain-dairy-plant-to-close-205-layoffs-planned/

Sturm, Ruger & Co. implemented job cuts earlier this year. The firearms manufacturer disclosed these layoffs in its first-quarter earnings report. This "reduction-in-force" occurred in February as part of a restructuring effort. The company aims to improve efficiency and support long-term growth. Ruger recorded $2.5 million in severance and related expenses.

Southport, Connecticut

https://hartfordbusiness.com/article/ct-gunmaker-ruger-discloses-layoffs-amid-restructuring-efforts/

Bristol Public Schools faces budget challenges. About 135 teacher layoff notices were recently issued. State officials announced $172 million in supplemental education aid. Bristol will receive an additional $4.5 million from this aid. This funding may help reduce layoffs and lower taxes.

Bristol, Connecticut

https://www.wtnh.com/news/connecticut/hartford/bristol-works-to-finalize-school-budget-as-teacher-layoffs-loom/

IDEX Health & Science LLC is closing its Bristol, CT operations. This closure will result in the permanent layoff of 73 employees. The company will cease operations at its 110 Halcyon Dr. location. Layoffs are scheduled to begin around July 15, 2026. Production will be phased out over the next six months.

Bristol, CT

https://patch.com/connecticut/across-ct/bristol-based-company-close-mass-layoffs-announced

Stanley Black & Decker is closing its New Britain manufacturing plant. Approximately 287 employees will be laid off. The plant produced tape measures no longer in high demand. Layoffs are expected to occur between Monday and May 18. The company offers support including severance and job placement.

New Britain, Connecticut

https://www.wtnh.com/news/connecticut/hartford/hundreds-of-layoffs-to-begin-at-stanley-black-deckers-new-britain-plant/amp/

CVS Health is reducing 313 positions within Aetna's small group insurance business. These cuts are part of a broader $2 billion cost-cutting initiative. The initiative has already eliminated approximately 1,500 Aetna positions since late 2023. The affected roles are located in Connecticut. Roles from analyst to executive director in sales, underwriting, and account management are impacted.

Connecticut

https://medcitynews.com/2026/04/ai-driven-layoffs-in-healthcare-navigating-legal-risks-and-operational-challenges/

Several reps in my area have inquired about seeking union representation. If anyone has direct contact info please leave it here. Reps inquiring are mainly from Northeast stores , Eastern and Western Massachusetts stores including Central and Northern Connecticut and Rhode Island.

New Britain Public Schools faces significant budget cuts. The superintendent warned of dozens of staff layoffs and a potential school closure. The district requested $18.9 million, but the mayor proposed a $1 million increase. Parents and teachers urged the Common Council to reject the current budget. A special Board of Education meeting will discuss the proposed cuts.

New Britain, CT

https://www.wfsb.com/2026/04/23/new-britain-school-district-faces-major-budget-cuts-potential-layoffs/

Mystic Seaport Museum eliminated 22 positions. Employees were informed of these layoffs on Tuesday. The museum cited long-standing financial challenges. Rising inflation and increased operating costs contributed to the decision. These cuts represent about 15 percent of the museum's 150-person staff.

Mystic, CT

https://patch.com/connecticut/stonington/mystic-cultural-institution-announces-layoffs-amid-financial-uncertainty

PosiGen, a national residential solar installer, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. This filing occurred in the Texas Southern Bankruptcy Court on Monday. The company had previously laid off most of its workforce in August. PosiGen also closed facilities in Connecticut and will cease operations there by December 6. The company cited missed credit payments and disappearing tax credits for its financial issues.

https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2025/11/posigen-files-for-bankruptcy-after-months-of-layoffs/

ImageFIRST Healthcare Laundry Specialists announced significant staff reductions. These cuts affect its facility located in Farmington, Connecticut. The company attributed the decision to decreased business volumes. Layoffs are planned to start in early December 2025. Around 69 employees are expected to be permanently impacted.

Farmington, Connecticut

https://www.courant.com/2025/10/14/ct-company-laying-off-dozens-before-the-holidays-here-is-what-it-told-the-state/

RallyBio, a New Haven biopharma company, announced a new round of layoffs. Nine employees, representing 40% of its workforce, will be cut in the coming months. The company aims to streamline operations and pivot its dr-g programs. This strategic shift focuses on a dr-g candidate nearing clinical trials. RallyBio previously discontinued a dr-g for a rare newborn disease.

https://www.stamfordadvocate.com/business/article/ct-rallybio-new-haven-layoffs-biopharma-20319026.php?utm_content=hed&sid=&ss=P&st_rid=null&utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=CT_AD_NewsNow

The Cigna Group confirmed plans for approximately 2,000 layoffs. These job cuts will occur worldwide by the end of this month. The affected workers comprise less than three percent of its global workforce. Cigna stated the decision aims for greater business efficiency. Connecticut-based roles are expected to be minimally impacted.

Bloomfield, CT

https://www.ctinsider.com/business/article/cigna-group-health-insurance-bloomfield-ct-layoffs-21352017.php

CVS Health plans to lay off 313 additional remote workers. These layoffs include 17 employees in Connecticut. The terminations are set for April 3 through July 31. The company cited operational changes in its Small Group business. More than 1,000 employees have been cut over the last two years.

Hartford, Connecticut

https://hartfordbusiness.com/article/cvs-health-aetna-laying-off-313-remote-workers-17-in-ct/

Mass layoffs are expected at a Stanley Black & Decker plant. The affected facility is located in New Britain, Connecticut. A state representative confirmed the impending job cuts. The article did not specify the number of employees impacted. Further details regarding the layoffs were not provided.

https://www.wfsb.com/video/2026/02/26/mass-layoffs-expected-stanley-black-decker-new-britain-manufacturing-plant-state-rep-confirms-2/

Main Street Sports Group announced it will close multiple offices. This includes facilities in Southport, Minneapolis, and St. Louis. Over 44 jobs will be eliminated from the Southport location alone. The layoffs affect various roles, including management and engineers. These permanent job cuts are expected by mid-April.

https://dailyvoice.com/connecticut/fairfield/fanduel-sports-network-shuttering-southport-office-44-layoffs-expected/

Aetna, a CVS Health company, announced layoffs affecting 313 employees. These job cuts impact its Hartford, Connecticut office. The company cited operational changes in its Small Group business segment. Employee separations will occur between April 3 and July 31, 2026. This action is part of a larger cost-cutting and restructuring initiative.

https://www.thestreet.com/employment/aetna-cvs-health-lays-off-300-plus-employees-in-connecticut

WARN notice posted for Connecticut yesterday. Do you think all of those people were already notified?

Is this true that corp hq is closing in CT? Maybe moving to another building?

Connecticut’s unemployment rate increased to 4.2% in December. This represents a 0.2% rise from the previous month. Payroll jobs also declined by an estimated 500 in December. The state's labor force dropped by 20,000 workers over six months. Republican lawmakers criticized the state's economic growth and affordability.

https://www.courant.com/2026/01/26/connecticuts-unemployment-rate-rises-hundreds-lost-jobs-in-december/

The department store chain Macy’s says it will close a fulfillment and distribution center in Connecticut and lay off more than 1,000 workers. Recent filings with the Connecticut Department of Labor show that the company plans to shut down locations in South Windsor and Cheshire, with 1,050 employees impacted overall.

https://www.newsweek.com/macys-makes-mass-layoff-announcement-11398780

A Stop & Shop store is slated for closure, a development that will result in job losses for its employees. This incident forms part of broader business news originating from Connecticut. The headline indicates that staff at the affected supermarket will be impacted by this decision. While the specific number of layoffs is not provided, store closures inherently lead to significant employment changes. The news report does not specify the particular city in Connecticut where this Stop & Shop location is situated.

Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority has initiated RIFs. The Uncasville-based casino operator did not specify the number of employees affected. These layoffs are a cost-cutting measure projected to achieve $9 million in annual savings. The move follows continued net losses, despite higher fourth-quarter revenues. These reductions aim to optimize the company's cost structure and align staffing with strategic priorities amid weaker domestic resort segment results.

https://hartfordbusiness.com/article/mohegan-announces-layoffs-ceo-pineault-to-step-down/

Looks like more and more Framingham MA is not the new home. Instead its in NJ.

This is the longest December and i cant wait to get the love letter in January.

Merry Christmas!
Goodluck to everyone..

Anything going on next week? Important get together in CT?

PosiGen

• Multiple office staff in solar energy services
• PosiGen laid off 78 employees across its Shelton, Danbury, and Wethersfield, Connecticut offices, halting most U.S. operations after an EPA-funded solar program was canceled. The company cited financial struggles exacerbated by the loss of federal incentives.
• Shelton, CT; Danbury, CT; Wethersfield, CT

  https://www.nenc.news/2025-08-28/posigen-layoffs-connecticut-trump-revolution-wind

I grew up in Illinois and moved to Connecticut and have to transfer $ all the time to a small bank.