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Verizon Cuts 165 Jobs in Washington State Amid Companywide Layoffs

EMPLOYEES AFFECTED
165
SHARE OF WORKFORCE
~0.2%
EFFECTIVE DATE
Oct 1, 2023
165 OF 101,200 EMPLOYEES

What we know

Location: Washington, USA.

Based on news reporting.

Summary

Verizon Communications Inc. has announced the layoff of 165 employees in Washington state as part of a broader companywide reduction. This decision reflects ongoing efforts to streamline operations and adapt to changing market conditions. The layoffs are part of a larger trend within the telecommunications industry, where companies are adjusting their workforce in response to economic pressures. The affected positions are expected to be eliminated immediately, impacting various roles within the company. Verizon's restructuring aims to enhance efficiency and maintain competitiveness in a challenging environment.

Verizon Communications Inc. cut 165 jobs as of October 1, 2023.

That is roughly 0.2% of the 101,200 people Verizon Communications Inc. employs.

LayoffTalk has tracked 29 layoff events at Verizon Communications Inc. since September 2023, affecting a combined 53,161 employees.

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Communication Services · 101,200 employees
29
EVENTS TRACKED
168K
AFFECTED SINCE 2023
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CREATED DEC 10, 2025LAST UPDATED DEC 28, 2025