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BGE Lays Off 47 Workers Amid Contractor Retention Controversy

EMPLOYEES AFFECTED
47
SHARE OF WORKFORCE
~0.2%
EFFECTIVE DATE
Oct 1, 2023
47 OF 19,962 EMPLOYEES

What we know

Location: Baltimore, Maryland, USA.

Department affected: Utility Operations.

Based on news reporting.

Summary

Exelon Corporation's subsidiary, Baltimore Gas and Electric (BGE), has laid off 47 workers, which has sparked outrage among local union representatives. The layoffs come at a time when BGE is retaining contractors, raising concerns about job security for its employees. The union argues that the decision to cut jobs while keeping contractors undermines the workforce and the community. This move reflects ongoing challenges within the company and the energy sector, as BGE navigates operational adjustments. The layoffs occurred recently, specifically on October 1, 2023, impacting the local workforce significantly.

Exelon Corporation cut 47 jobs affecting its Utility Operations team as of October 1, 2023.

That is roughly 0.2% of the 19,962 people Exelon Corporation employs.

LayoffTalk has tracked 3 layoff events at Exelon Corporation since October 2023, affecting a combined 147 employees.

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Exelon CorporationEXC
Utilities · 19,962 employees
3
EVENTS TRACKED
147
AFFECTED SINCE 2023
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