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

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 as of October 31, 2023.

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

LayoffTalk has tracked 17 layoff events at Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. since October 2023, affecting a combined 1,739 employees.

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Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.TMO
Healthcare · 122,000 employees
17
EVENTS TRACKED
2,596
AFFECTED SINCE 2023
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