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Valero Cuts 237 Jobs Amid Benicia Refinery Shutdown Plans

EMPLOYEES AFFECTED
237
SHARE OF WORKFORCE
~2.4%
EFFECTIVE DATE
Oct 1, 2023
237 OF 9,886 EMPLOYEES

What we know

Location: Benicia, California, USA.

Based on news reporting.

Summary

Valero Energy Corporation has announced the layoff of 237 employees as it moves toward a permanent shutdown of its Benicia refinery. This decision comes amid ongoing challenges in the refining sector and reflects the company's strategic shift in operations. The layoffs are part of a broader restructuring plan aimed at optimizing Valero's business amidst changing market conditions. The affected employees will be notified shortly, with the layoffs expected to take effect immediately. This closure marks a significant change for the local workforce and the community dependent on the refinery's operations.

Valero Energy Corporation cut 237 jobs as of October 1, 2023.

That is roughly 2.4% of the 9,886 people Valero Energy Corporation employs.

LayoffTalk has tracked 7 layoff events at Valero Energy Corporation since October 2023, affecting a combined 974 employees.

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Energy · 9,886 employees
7
EVENTS TRACKED
1,474
AFFECTED SINCE 2023
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