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Valero Energy to Lay Off Hundreds of Workers Due to California Refinery Closure

EMPLOYEES AFFECTED
300
SHARE OF WORKFORCE
~3.0%
300 OF 9,886 EMPLOYEES

What we know

Location: California, USA.

Based on news reporting.

Summary

Valero Energy Corporation has announced plans to lay off approximately 300 workers as it prepares to close its refinery in California. This decision comes as part of the company's restructuring efforts in response to changing market conditions. The layoffs are expected to significantly impact the local workforce, although specific dates for the job cuts have not been disclosed. Valero's closure of the refinery reflects broader challenges in the energy sector, as companies adapt to fluctuating demand and regulatory pressures.

Valero Energy Corporation cut 300 jobs.

That is roughly 3% 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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LTLayoffTalk StaffStaff21 hours ago

Valero Energy Corporation has announced planned job cuts affecting 300 employees. Were you notified, or are you still waiting to hear? What is leadership telling employees? You can post anonymously below.

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Estimated figure based on news reporting. Not yet confirmed by Valero Energy Corporation.

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EVENTS TRACKED
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AFFECTED SINCE 2023
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