Incomplete list of publicly announced layoffs & shutdowns:
Alabama: Sweden based rubber factory Hexpol AP issued a WARN saying it will shutdown its ‘mixing’ ops in January 2015, at least 61 jobs lost.
California: In Cypress, Tuesday Morning merchandiser shutdown, blaming location; a bigger shopping plaza was built in front of the Tuesday Morning location! In Clovis, security camera maker Pelco by Schneider Electric laid off about 45 employees. Reports that iconic San Jose based internet selling venue ebay is killing off 3-thousand jobs beginning right after Xmas: “There will be changes; there will be significant changes.”-Devin Wenig, current ebay president
In San Diego, iconic SeaWorld issued a WARN saying 108 people will be laid off by February 2015! In Rancho Mirage, Acqua Pazza California Bistro at The River shutdown due to not renewing the lease. Jerry Keller, co-owner, pointed out how risky the restaurant business is saying “It’s been a great 10 years and when you think that 90% of restaurants here close in two years, that’s a pretty good run.” In Santa Rosa, after nearly 40 years Arrigoni’s Deli & Cafe shutdown.
Florida: The Suwannee Valley Transit Authority warned of massive layoffs due to Obama Care! Bus administrators stated that a large amount of their revenue was coming from Medicaid, but that’s being cut off as Obama Care is forcing many passengers to use different transportation services!
Michigan: Rochester Community Schools warned of layoffs after an unexpected crash in student enrollment. Administrators say the district lost 154 students, more than was expected! They blame it on the area’s major employer Chrysler. Battle Creek based iconic cereal maker Kellogg was forced by union members to admit they are shutting down two major cereal making factories. It’s blamed on crashing cereal sales. However, company administrators refuse to say which factories will die. Troy based coupon book publisher Entertainment Publications eliminated an undisclosed number of employees. Employees told local news sources that the layoffs were “signifigant”, at least 50% of employees were laid off! In Monroe, the Gap Outlet clothing store announced it will shutdown in January 2015.
Minnesota: Video game maker NativeX laid off 12 employees at its Sartell HQ.
Missouri: In Kansas City, AT&T announced the elimination of 29 jobs. It’s part of the larger 270 jobs being culled at AT&T ops in Texas, Kansas, Oklahoma and Arkansas!
New Jersey: After 61 years Boro Hardware shutdown, the owner blamed property speculators: “In the words of The Godfather, they made me an offer I could not refuse.”-Steve Epstein
New York: Amalgamated Bank issued a WARN saying they’re shutting down Branch 24, 26, 28, 29, 30 and 31 between March and April 2015. In North Syracuse, Seneca Data Distributors Issued a WARN saying they’re shutting down their warehouse in March 2015, at least 65 jobs lost. They are joining the exodus from New York and moving to Arizona. Switzerland based legal drugs pusher Novartis announced it is shutting down its Suffern ops. News reports out of New Jersey say 525 people will become jobless as a result (222 of which live in New Jersey)!
Ohio: Iconic White Castle burger joint shutting down all five restaurants in Cleveland and Akron! To top it off, they’re being shutdown on Xmas eve! Administrators of the family owned burger joint says the economy is so bad in Cleveland and Akron that they can’t afford to continue operating in those cities.
Oregon: The Evergreen Vintage Aircraft museum now chapter 11 bankrupt busted. The museum is home to the iconic Spruce Goose.
Pennsylvania: After 69 years Shehadi Appliance shutdown. The owners are pissed because their prices were in line with ‘big box’ stores, but it didn’t matter: “You can see the surprise in people when they say ‘Wow, you are the same price as Lowe’s.’ Then they walk out the door and go to Lowe’s!”-Richard Roman, co-owner
South Carolina: After more than 20 years Hot Wheels Skating Center shutdown, because the new property owners want to tear it down! The skate rink manager Terri Halter said “Everybody wants to know, ‘Is there anything we can do?’ and there is nothing. My mom’s taking it really hard. She’s seen probably three generations of children. It’s rough, especially when you’re that committed to children. You don’t want to leave them without a place of security and fun.”
Tennessee: Union University laid off five staff employees, blaming it on a drop of 270 students from 2013 to 2014!
Texas: Across the state, it’s been revealed that 14 charter schools will be shutdown next school year! State administrators claim the schools are not meeting financial or academic standards, however, some school administrators have presented documents challenging the state’s claims. Infamous fracking company Halliburton announced it will kill off 1-thousand oil jobs around the World! Ignorant main stream news media blamed crashing oil prices, but guess what? It’s really because of the Obama regime imposed sanctions on Russia, and turmoil in west Africa.
West Virginia: What housing market recovery? Flooring maker Unilin announced that 47 employees at its Holden factory will become jobless after Xmas, blaming “declining market conditions”.
09-10-december-2014: “…too saturated with everyone trying to split a dollar.”
The U.S. Department of Labor (DoL) doesn’t count the hundreds of layoffs involving less than 50 people each, in its mass layoff reports. It also doesn’t count all the little ‘mom & pop’ businesses that shutdown. It doesn’t count people who get a severance for being laid off.