#layoffs

Yesterday this was posted on LinkedIn by Alice Hm Chen - AVP, Chief Health Officer at Centene

"We're looking for a cutting edge data scientist to lead the strategy, development, and deployment of advanced analytics and machine learning models that power clinical decision-making across Centene Corporation, the largest Medicaid and Marketplace payor in the country. It's an opportunity to work with a talented team (Peter Lauterbach, Marsi Kashta, Daniel J. Elliott MD MSCE FACP FAAP) with the ambition of delivering industry leading health outcomes at an industry leading cost structure. Please share with your networks! "

University of California IT workers successfully unionized. They formed what is now the largest tech union in the United States. The bargaining unit expanded by 2,100, reaching 8,400 employees statewide. This move aims to bolster professional security and establish a voice in decision-making. The union seeks better pay, layoff protections, and bargaining rights over AI deployment.

https://www.techpolicy.press/we-just-formed-the-largest-tech-union-in-america-heres-how-we-did-it

The California Faculty Association contests the California State University system's use of artificial intelligence. The union aims to protect faculty jobs from being replaced by generative AI tools. They are backing legislation that would prevent CSU from replacing faculty with AI. This bill is advancing through the Legislature and has garnered no opposition. The union also filed an unfair labor practice charge over CSU's AI purchasing.

https://calmatters.org/education/higher-education/2026/06/artificial-intelligence-cal-state-disputes/

So, Oracle execs, you laid me off on March. OK.
Could you at least do the job you were hired for and make Oracle's stock go higher so I can sell these miserable shares at a good price?

if your position is not business critical, the business has no reason to reject your VSP application. business critical positions have already been identified.

why did everyone get the VSP? simple... to reduce the risk of discrimination claims.

the only way your VSP application is getting denied is if the elimination of your position will increase risk for the business or if too many people on your team applied. it will not get denied because your PL wants to keep you here (those words came from my PL). if the work can be redistributed to your team, it will be.

someone on my team applied for the VSP and the discussion of how their work is going to be redistributed has already been had. those of us who are staying will have to prepare for things to get a lot worse before they get better.

So Lending Operations for USBank USA is moving to USBank India.
part of many layoff in the future as USBank India has capacity for 40,000 employees.

Also of note was the reason why we are now USBank India is because we are global corporation and we work with people-le across the world

So how does this fit in with RTO and collaboration with co workers in office if everyone is in India and sleeping while we are working?

Sangamo Therapeutics announced 52 job eliminations. The company entered Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. These layoffs are a direct result of the bankruptcy filing. A total of 52 positions were affected by this decision. The company is undergoing financial restructuring.

San Francisco, CA

https://www.bizjournals.com/sanfrancisco/news/2026/06/24/bankruptcy-layoffs-sangamo-therapeutics.html

How many of us will remain and in what capacity?

Layoffs create significant challenges for remaining Gen Z employees. Many lack the experience and training for new post-layoff responsibilities. This leads to costly mistakes and high rates of considering leaving. Organizations must implement re-onboarding and interactive learning strategies. Peer learning and feedback also help Gen Z adapt and thrive.

https://hrdailyadvisor.hci.org/2026/06/24/gen-z-is-sending-a-warning-about-post-layoff-culture-and-hr-leaders-should-pay-attention/

A seniors home in South Tuxedo laid off 88 percent of its health-care aides. This mass layoff occurred on the same day staff received union certification. Residents were surprised by subsequent changes to the home care program. These changes have reportedly irked many residents. The situation raises concerns about care quality and labor relations.

Winnipeg, Manitoba

https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/breaking

Hard Rock Cafe announced a permanent closure. This closure affects its Pigeon Forge location. The facility is located in East Tennessee. The closing date is set for August 23. A total of 61 workers will be impacted.

Pigeon Forge, Tennessee

https://fox17.com/news/local/gallery/tennessee-warn-notices-june-2026-job-cuts-layoffs-closures-pilgrims-pride-jbs-kellogg-yescare-hard-rock-cafe-smurfit-westrock-caci?photo=2

More than half of my team is not meeting productivity due to lack of work. We’re all getting verbal coaching done. Our PL just said in order to not be laid off we need to meet but it’s impossible. All of this is just crazy to me.

ADC Therapeutics announced a strategic reorganization. This plan includes a 17% reduction in its global workforce. The company expects to save $10 million annually from these cuts. This follows recent safety concerns in a Zynlonta clinical trial. The reorganization aims to focus resources on the Zynlonta franchise.

https://www.fiercepharma.com/pharma/amid-safety-concerns-adc-therapeutics-plots-17-staff-cuts-push-resources-behind-lead-adc

Automotive and transport sectors saw significant workforce reductions in 2026. Weak demand, corporate restructuring, and AI integration caused these cuts. UPS eliminated 30,000 positions due to an AI-driven transformation. Volkswagen Group cut 50,000 employees in two separate rounds. Numerous other companies also reduced staff to manage operational costs.

https://www.latestly.com/auto/layoffs-in-auto-sector-2026-check-list-of-auto-and-transport-companies-that-reduced-their-workforce-7487974.html/amp

How long do yall think before anadarko and Marcellus basins both get sold after the merger? Kimmeridge and Toms Capital are both very vocal on Devon leaving these assets behind, and Kimmeridge was supposedly a big factor on forcing Coterra into changes that led to the merger. Marcellus already has an 8 billion dollar offer on the table. Will this be Devon’s way of reducing the workforce and gaining capital back?

I still keep in touch with former co workers in addition to keeping up with postings on this site. I am so glad to no longer be in the firestorm that is being a VZ employee. This was a once great company and I am very grateful for all the skills I acquired during my tenure. That has allowed me to become very successful, but this AI takeover is very real and it seems to be impacting a few key industries the hardest, telecom being one of those. Regardless if you decide to hold off for severance, weather the storm, or depart on your own terms just remember, YOU GOT THIS!

Multiple layoffs expected. Last-minute invite to a "meeting" which is actually just a pre-recorded video letting you know your "role is being eliminated" AKA we're firing you and we didn't even have the decency to do it on an actual live call. The video invite list was masked but I know my entire team was let go, and none of us could mute/unmute ourselves or turn on our cameras to see each other. My team received zero warning about this. My manager said he was completely blindsided.

This board has spread more rumors than Fleetwood Mac! Some of them may even turn out to be true.

Have you guys looked at his history past where he’s worked? Do a quick ChatGPT/Gemini search on his roles at his previous corps. People talking about PE in the other thread. No need. This guy will do the same they’d do, without selling out. His specialty is corporate restructuring and cost efficiency. Get ready everyone. They didn’t bring in an outsider for nothing. I bet you MF was unwilling to do what EH and the board wants. I think they see that EH approval rating is declining, so bring in someone else to be the bad guy. Homeboy doesn’t care. He’s probably on his way out of his career.

Serious question: what are the repercussions of gutting UM staff if we are expected to meet TAT or face penalties??

The Chartiers Valley School Board voted to outsource its transportation services. This decision followed a public hearing with community opposition. The board approved a seven-year contract with First Student. As a result, 41 transportation employees will be furloughed. The new agreement is set to begin on July 1, 2026.

Collier Township, Pennsylvania

https://www.wtae.com/article/pennsylvania-chartiers-valley-transportation-services/71677708

S&P Global reported on US manufacturing layoffs. Layoffs in June reached levels not seen since 2009. This excludes the initial COVID-19 outbreak in 2020. Concerns over global demand and rising costs drove these job cuts. Manufacturing PMI growth was mainly due to inventory replenishment.

https://www.bitget.com/amp/news/detail/12560605474712

So it’s all but confirmed that the offer will be announced July 1 for an enhanced Eisp across the board.Lets just hope when it happens we don’t get run over trying to all get out the door

Its been over a week, and I am no where near making a decision. Over 15 years at this company...kids, mortgage...this is horrifying... If we sign - and then get cut - at least we get something - but if dont sign - and they decide to cut us - we got nothing? is that right?

HP laid off the handful of people who post here.

https://www.nj.gov/labor/assets/PDFs/WARN/2026_WARN_Notice_Archive.pdf

Looks like 8/7 and 9/18 are the layoffs

Good luck!!

My sources say that both groups are being outsourced to India

Bye Bye.....6/29

I put this in a reply to another thread but thought it was something that might be it's own topic. VSP is not for the benefit of the employee, it's for the benefit of the Company, Board and Shareholders

Something I don't think anyone is considering, and a point that Centene would like to keep quiet is Unemployment benefit requires you to lose your job through "no fault of your own". (check your state) If you resign or take a standard severance package on your own, you generally won't qualify. So if you do take VSP you should plan on making that money go as far as possible since Unemployment is not going to be an option.

Asking the AI the question, how long someone in our position could expect to be out of work.

In 2026, laid-off professionals from health insurance giants like Centene or Molina can typically expect a job search to last 4 to 6 months. While the general timeline to secure a role can stretch to 5–6 months on average, specialized roles often take longer to fill. Navigating a job search after leaving a payer company involves several factors.

General Insurance Market Average: In the broader white-collar and insurance sector, the typical duration ranges from 3 to 6 months.

Healthcare Specifics: Because of strict credentialing, compliance requirements, and extensive application reviews, hiring processes within the healthcare sector can be slower, sometimes taking up to 8 months to fill specific roles.

Company-Specific Context: Centene (which offered Centene Offers Staff Buyouts Ahead of Potential Layoffs) and Molina (which filed WARN notices for their headquarters Molina Healthcare Layoffs 2026 - 156 Jobs Cut) have recently navigated structural downsizing. This means many former colleagues may be applying for similar roles at competing payers like CVS Health, Elevance Health, or UnitedHealth Group, temporarily increasing competition for equivalent roles.

Hundreds of people axed in Kalamazoo, no WARN filing. Leadership has tanked the stock price and its in the toilet. A complete and utter disaster! CEO and CFO lied about Librela numbers and are being sued. Stay away from this company, more layoffs happening in Jun/July 2026.

Job losses due to implementation of AI is coming soon .

I used to think things could turn around but I don't anymore. The damage is too deep after one too many bad decisions. I don't think there's any saving this place anymore.

New Jersey employers announced 8,177 mass layoffs this year through late June. This total surpasses the number of layoffs reported by the same time last year. Verizon and AT&T, two major telecom companies, contributed to these recent job cuts. Verizon announced 191 layoffs in Basking Ridge in June, following earlier cuts. AT&T also reported 138 layoffs in Cumberland County, adding to its previous reductions.

Basking Ridge, New Jersey

https://nj1015.com/nj-layoffs-june-update/

Pender County Schools faces a $2.7 million budget shortfall. This deficit could lead to the elimination of about 30 positions. County commissioners approved $6 million for capital needs but not the full operational request. The district requested a $4 million increase but received only $1.3 million. School leaders will meet with commissioners to seek additional funding.

Pender County, North Carolina

https://www.wect.com/2026/06/23/pender-county-schools-says-budget-shortfall-could-lead-layoffs/

Do you know someone who has?

That's the rumor I've been hearing, is it true?

A decade after the people of Casa Grande were sold an electric-vehicle dream — with thousands of jobs and millions of dollars in investment promised — some locals say the reality has been far different. It’s only gotten worse after Lucid Motors announced another round of layoffs.

https://www.azfamily.com/2026/06/24/still-shock-casa-grande-feels-impact-after-lucid-motors-layoffs/