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UPS Announces 20,000 Job Cuts Amid Declining Amazon Shipments

EMPLOYEES AFFECTED
20,000
SHARE OF WORKFORCE
~4.0%
EFFECTIVE DATE
Oct 1, 2023
20,000 OF 500,000 EMPLOYEES

What we know

Based on news reporting.

Summary

United Parcel Service, Inc. has announced significant layoffs, cutting 20,000 jobs as part of a restructuring plan due to a decline in shipments from Amazon. The company is also closing 73 facilities in response to the reduced demand for its services. This decision reflects the broader challenges faced by UPS in adapting to changing market conditions and the impact of decreased e-commerce activity. The layoffs are part of UPS's efforts to streamline operations and adjust its workforce to align with current business needs.

United Parcel Service, Inc. cut 20,000 jobs as of October 1, 2023.

That is roughly 4% of the 500,000 people United Parcel Service, Inc. employs.

LayoffTalk has tracked 36 layoff events at United Parcel Service, Inc. since October 2023, affecting a combined 155,017 employees.

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LTLayoffTalk StaffStaff21 hours ago

United Parcel Service, Inc. cut 20,000 jobs on February 21, 2026. If you were part of this round, what was your experience? Others going through it are reading. You can post anonymously below.

LTLayoffTalk StaffStaff21 hours ago

United Parcel Service, Inc. cut 20,000 jobs on October 1, 2023. If you were part of this round, what was your experience? Others going through it are reading. You can post anonymously below.

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United Parcel Service, Inc.UPS
Industrials · 500,000 employees
36
EVENTS TRACKED
414K
AFFECTED SINCE 2023
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