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E. & J. Gallo Winery Closes California Winery, Lays Off Dozens

EMPLOYEES AFFECTED
36
SHARE OF WORKFORCE
~0.6%
EFFECTIVE DATE
Oct 1, 2023
36 OF 6,000 EMPLOYEES

What we know

Location: California, USA.

Based on news reporting.

Summary

E. & J. Gallo Winery has closed a major winery in California, resulting in the layoff of 36 employees. This decision comes as part of the company's efforts to streamline operations and adapt to changing market conditions. The closure reflects broader challenges faced by the wine industry, including shifts in consumer preferences and economic pressures. The affected employees were notified of their termination as the winery ceased operations on October 1, 2023.

E. & J. Gallo Winery cut 36 jobs as of October 1, 2023.

That is roughly 0.6% of the 6,000 people E. & J. Gallo Winery employs.

LayoffTalk has tracked 11 layoff events at E. & J. Gallo Winery since October 2023, affecting a combined 873 employees.

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LTLayoffTalk StaffStaff21 hours ago

E. & J. Gallo Winery cut 36 jobs on October 1, 2023. If you were part of this round, what was your experience? Others going through it are reading. You can post anonymously below.

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E. & J. Gallo Winery
Consumer Staples · 6,000 employees
11
EVENTS TRACKED
1,363
AFFECTED SINCE 2023
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