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New Brunswick School Library Workers Laid Off Amid Ongoing Government Dispute

EMPLOYEES AFFECTED
50
SHARE OF WORKFORCE
~1.0%
EFFECTIVE DATE
Oct 1, 2023
50 OF 5,000 EMPLOYEES

What we know

Location: New Brunswick, Canada.

Department affected: School Library Services.

Based on news reporting.

Summary

In New Brunswick, approximately 50 school library workers have been laid off following a prolonged dispute with the provincial government. This decision comes after a year-long saga regarding funding and support for school libraries, which has left many workers uncertain about their future. The layoffs have raised concerns about the impact on educational resources and student access to library services. The situation reflects ongoing tensions between the government and educational staff over budget allocations and operational support. As the province navigates these challenges, the future of library services remains in jeopardy.

New Brunswick cut 50 jobs affecting its School Library Services team as of October 1, 2023.

That is roughly 1% of the 5,000 people New Brunswick employs.

LayoffTalk has tracked 10 layoff events at New Brunswick since October 2023, affecting a combined 1,090 employees.

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Utilities · 5,000 employees
10
EVENTS TRACKED
1,090
AFFECTED SINCE 2023
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