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FedEx Faces Criticism for Hiring H-1B Workers While Laying Off US Staff

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Dec 24, 2025

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Based on news reporting.

Summary

FedEx Corporation (Garland) has come under scrutiny for hiring hundreds of H-1B workers while simultaneously laying off US staff. This controversy arises following the company's recent acquisition of a $2.24 billion federal contract. The layoffs have sparked significant public backlash, with critics questioning the company's commitment to American jobs. Although specific numbers of employees affected by the layoffs were not disclosed, the situation highlights ongoing tensions regarding employment practices in the wake of substantial federal contracts.

LayoffTalk has tracked 75 layoff events at FedEx Corporation since April 2023, including 3,721 jobs documented in official WARN filings, with 57 additional events known from news reporting.

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FedEx CorporationFDX
Industrials · 306,000 employees
75
EVENTS TRACKED
3,721
JOBS IN WARN FILINGS
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