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Verizon Communications Inc. to Lay Off 300 Employees

EMPLOYEES AFFECTED
300
SHARE OF WORKFORCE
~0.3%
PLANNED DATE
Nov 1, 2026
300 OF 101,200 EMPLOYEES

What we know

Location: Canada.

Department affected: non-union staff.

Based on news reporting.

Summary

Verizon Communications Inc. has initiated layoffs targeting a 20% reduction in its non-union workforce. The company aims to streamline operations and reduce costs amid ongoing challenges in the telecommunications sector. While specific numbers of affected employees have not been disclosed, the layoffs are part of a broader strategy to enhance efficiency. The exact timeline for these layoffs has not been specified, and further details are expected as the situation develops.

Verizon Communications Inc. cut 300 jobs affecting its non-union staff team as of November 1, 2026.

That is roughly 0.3% 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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LTLayoffTalk StaffStaff21 hours ago

Verizon Communications Inc. has announced planned job cuts affecting 300 employees, expected around November 2026. Were you notified, or are you still waiting to hear? What is leadership telling employees? You can post anonymously below.

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Verizon Communications Inc.VZ
Communication Services · 101,200 employees
29
EVENTS TRACKED
168K
AFFECTED SINCE 2023
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