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Jet Propulsion Laboratory Lays Off 900 Workers Due to Budget Cuts

EMPLOYEES AFFECTED
900
SHARE OF WORKFORCE
~15%
EFFECTIVE DATE
Oct 1, 2023
900 OF 6,000 EMPLOYEES

What we know

Location: Pasadena, California, USA.

Based on news reporting.

Summary

NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL), part of the California Institute of Technology, has laid off 900 workers due to significant budget cuts. This decision reflects the ongoing financial challenges faced by the laboratory, which is known for its pioneering space exploration missions. The layoffs occurred in October 2023, impacting a substantial portion of the workforce. Despite these cuts, JPL has retained its top Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) officer, indicating a continued commitment to these values amidst financial constraints. The layoffs highlight the broader issues within NASA's funding and operational budget.

Jet Propulsion Laboratory (California Institute of Technology) cut 900 jobs as of October 1, 2023.

That is roughly 15% of the 6,000 people Jet Propulsion Laboratory (California Institute of Technology) employs.

LayoffTalk has tracked 14 layoff events at Jet Propulsion Laboratory (California Institute of Technology) since October 2023, affecting a combined 4,493 employees.

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Jet Propulsion Laboratory (California Institute of Technology)
Industrials · 6,000 employees
14
EVENTS TRACKED
5,043
AFFECTED SINCE 2023
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