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First Student Lays Off 111 Employees in Seattle

EMPLOYEES AFFECTED
111
EFFECTIVE DATE
Oct 1, 2023

What we know

Location: Seattle, WA.

Department affected: School Bus Drivers.

Based on news reporting.

Summary

First Student has announced the layoff of 111 employees in Seattle. This decision reflects the company's ongoing adjustments to its workforce in response to operational needs. The layoffs are part of a broader trend affecting the transportation sector, but specific reasons for the cuts at First Student were not detailed in the announcement. The affected employees will be notified shortly, and the company is working to support them during this transition. This move underscores the challenges faced by the company in maintaining its workforce amid changing demands.

First Student cut 111 jobs affecting its School Bus Drivers team as of October 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 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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EVENTS TRACKED
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