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First Student Cuts 111 Drivers in Seattle

EMPLOYEES AFFECTED
111
EFFECTIVE DATE
Aug 1, 2023

What we know

Location: Seattle, WA, USA.

Department affected: Drivers.

Based on news reporting.

Summary

In August 2023, First Student laid off 111 drivers in Seattle, a significant reduction in its workforce. The layoffs have raised concerns among the local community regarding the impact on school transportation services. This decision reflects ongoing challenges within the company and the transportation sector as a whole. The cuts were part of a broader trend affecting school bus services, but the specific reasons for the layoffs were not detailed in the article. The affected employees were primarily drivers responsible for transporting students in the area.

First Student cut 111 jobs affecting its Drivers team as of August 1, 2023.

LayoffTalk has tracked 14 layoff events at First Student since August 2023, affecting a combined 1,227 employees.

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Anonymous by default. Be kind — people reading this may be going through it right now.

LTLayoffTalk StaffStaff21 hours ago

First Student cut 111 jobs on August 1, 2023. Were you affected, or do you know people who were? How was it handled — severance, notice, which teams? You can post anonymously below.

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EVENTS TRACKED
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AFFECTED SINCE 2023
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