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UPS Announces 34,000 Job Cuts Amid Strong Profit Performance

EMPLOYEES AFFECTED
34,000
SHARE OF WORKFORCE
~6.8%
EFFECTIVE DATE
Oct 1, 2023
34,000 OF 500,000 EMPLOYEES

What we know

Based on news reporting.

Summary

United Parcel Service, Inc. has announced a significant reduction in its workforce, cutting 34,000 jobs despite reporting strong profits. This decision comes as the company aims to streamline operations and adjust to changing market conditions. The layoffs are part of a broader restructuring effort to enhance efficiency and maintain competitiveness in the logistics sector. The announcement has surprised many analysts, given the company's recent financial performance. The layoffs are expected to impact various roles across the organization, although specific departments and locations have not been detailed.

United Parcel Service, Inc. cut 34,000 jobs as of October 1, 2023.

That is roughly 6.8% 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 34,000 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.

LTLayoffTalk StaffStaff21 hours ago

United Parcel Service, Inc. cut 34,000 jobs on October 25, 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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