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40 Workers Laid Off as Amazon Delivery Contractor Shuts Down in Massachusetts

EMPLOYEES AFFECTED
40
EFFECTIVE DATE
Oct 1, 2023
40 OF 1,551,000 EMPLOYEES

What we know

Location: Massachusetts, USA.

Based on news reporting.

Summary

In Massachusetts, 40 workers are facing layoffs as the third Amazon delivery contractor in the state shuts down within a year. This closure highlights ongoing challenges in the logistics sector associated with Amazon's operations. The layoffs reflect broader issues in the delivery service industry, which has seen significant fluctuations in demand. As contractors struggle to maintain operations, the impact on local employment is becoming increasingly evident. This situation underscores the volatility of the delivery market linked to Amazon's business model.

Amazon.com, Inc. cut 40 jobs as of October 1, 2023.

LayoffTalk has tracked 209 layoff events at Amazon.com, Inc. since January 2023, affecting a combined 183,684 employees.

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Consumer Cyclical · 1,551,000 employees
209
EVENTS TRACKED
1.3M
AFFECTED SINCE 2023
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CREATED APR 30, 2026LAST UPDATED JUL 3, 2026