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Thermo Fisher to Lay Off 80 Workers Due to Franklin Plant Closure

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EMPLOYEES AFFECTED
80
EFFECTIVE DATE
Oct 31, 2023
80 OF 122,000 EMPLOYEES

What we know

Location: Franklin, MA, USA.

Based on news reporting.

Summary

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. has announced the closure of its Franklin plant, resulting in the layoff of 80 workers. This decision reflects the company's ongoing restructuring efforts as it aims to streamline operations. The layoffs are set to take effect on October 31, 2023. The closure of the facility is part of a broader strategy to optimize the company's resources and enhance efficiency. Employees affected by this decision have been notified, and the company is working to support them during this transition.

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. cut 80 jobs in MA as of October 31, 2023.

That is roughly 0.1% of the 122,000 people Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. employs.

LayoffTalk has tracked 37 layoff events at Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. since November 2022, including 1,299 jobs documented in official WARN filings, with 18 additional events known from news reporting.

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Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.TMO
Health Care · 122,000 employees
37
EVENTS TRACKED
1,299
JOBS IN WARN FILINGS
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