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Tyson Foods Closes Rome Facility, Laying Off 168 Workers

EMPLOYEES AFFECTED
168
SHARE OF WORKFORCE
~0.1%
EFFECTIVE DATE
Oct 1, 2023
168 OF 138,000 EMPLOYEES

What we know

Location: Rome, Georgia, USA.

Based on news reporting.

Summary

Tyson Foods, Inc. has announced the closure of its facility in Rome, Georgia, resulting in the layoff of 168 workers. This decision reflects ongoing adjustments within the company as it navigates market challenges. The layoffs are part of a broader strategy to streamline operations and improve efficiency. The closure of the Rome facility is effective immediately, impacting the local workforce significantly. Tyson Foods continues to evaluate its operations in response to changing market conditions.

Tyson Foods, Inc. cut 168 jobs as of October 1, 2023.

That is roughly 0.1% of the 138,000 people Tyson Foods, Inc. employs.

LayoffTalk has tracked 21 layoff events at Tyson Foods, Inc. since October 2023, affecting a combined 8,298 employees.

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Tyson Foods, Inc. cut 168 jobs on October 1, 2023. Were you affected, or do you know people who were? How was it handled — severance, notice, which teams? You can post anonymously below.

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AFFECTED SINCE 2023
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