Location: Newport News, Virginia.
Department affected: Shipbuilding.
Based on news reporting.
Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc. has announced that its Newport News Shipbuilding division will furlough 471 workers. This decision comes as part of a broader effort to manage workforce levels amid ongoing challenges in the shipbuilding sector. The furloughs reflect the company's response to current operational needs and are expected to impact various roles within the shipyard. The company has not specified the duration of the furloughs or any potential for future layoffs, but the move indicates a significant adjustment in workforce management at this facility.
Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc. cut 471 jobs affecting its Shipbuilding team as of May 30, 2025.
That is roughly 1.1% of the 44,000 people Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc. employs.
LayoffTalk has tracked 6 layoff events at Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc. since October 2023, affecting a combined 1,909 employees.
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