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UPS Announces Job Cuts Due to Decreased Amazon Shipments

EMPLOYEES AFFECTED
2,000
SHARE OF WORKFORCE
~0.4%
EFFECTIVE DATE
Oct 25, 2023
2,000 OF 500,000 EMPLOYEES

What we know

Based on news reporting.

Summary

United Parcel Service, Inc. has announced job cuts affecting approximately 2,000 employees as a result of reduced shipments from Amazon. The layoffs are part of UPS's response to changing market conditions and a decline in package volume. This decision comes after the company reported better-than-expected profits, indicating a complex operational environment. The job cuts are expected to impact various operational areas, although specific departments and locations were not detailed in the announcement. UPS aims to streamline its operations in light of these challenges.

United Parcel Service, Inc. cut 2,000 jobs as of October 25, 2023.

That is roughly 0.4% 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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Anonymous by default. Be kind — people reading this may be going through it right now.

LTLayoffTalk StaffStaff21 hours ago

United Parcel Service, Inc. cut 2,000 jobs on October 25, 2023. What did this look like from the inside — which teams, how much notice, what severance was offered? You can post anonymously below.

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EVENTS TRACKED
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AFFECTED SINCE 2023
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