AM I NEXT? NO LOVE AT GOODYEAR TIRE & RUBBER

Akron, Ohio-based Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company, a multinational manufacturer of tires for passenger vehicles, aviation, commercial trucks, military and police vehicles, motorcycles, recreational vehicles, race cars, and heavy off-road machinery, continues to negotiate with the United Steelworkers union to close its Fayetteville, North Carolina, plant in next year.

Should the plant close, 1,700 employees will be impacted.

A company statement noted, “As the only remaining U.S.-based tire manufacturer, we are committed to U.S. manufacturing in today’s evolving market. This difficult action is necessary to strengthen Goodyear’s ability to compete in today’s marketplace and support the long-term health of the business.”

Change is constant, and it's coming. There will always be a tomorrow, no matter how much you may try to ignore it. There are no guarantees in life, nor promises of a bright future. We see good people being laid off through no fault of their own. Just because something terrible hasn't happened yet doesn't mean it won't. It can happen to anyone, at any time, anywhere. No one is guaranteed to wake up tomorrow and still have a job by evening. While many employees can read the writing on the wall, why do most assume it’s targeted at someone else? Are you now wondering, Am I Next?

AM I NEXT? NO LOVE AT RESRG AUTOMOTIVE

Troy, Michigan-based RESRG Automotive, a Tier 1 automotive parts supplier specializing in polymer molding, plating, painting, and finishing for exterior and interior vehicle systems, has announced the closure of its Evansville, Indiana, electroplating facility by December 31, 2026.

The closure will impact 266 employees, including 212 hourly and 54 salaried workers, in five phases, starting in June 2026 and continuing through December 2026.

It is believed that the decision was driven by declining demand for chrome-plated plastic components and by post-merger consolidation following Connecticut-based Atlas Holdings' acquisition of SRG Global and REHAU Automotive.

The company is also discontinuing operations at its Farmington, Missouri, electroplating facility.

A company spokesperson noted, “The difficult decision is not a reflection of the hard work and commitment of RESRG employees.”

Change is constant, and it's coming. There will always be a tomorrow, no matter how much you may try to ignore it. There are no guarantees in life, nor promises of a bright future. We see good people being laid off through no fault of their own. Just because something terrible hasn't happened yet doesn't mean it won't. It can happen to anyone, at any time, anywhere. No one is guaranteed to wake up tomorrow and still have a job by evening. While many employees can read the writing on the wall, why do most assume it’s targeted at someone else? Are you now wondering, Am I Next?

AM I NEXT? NO LOVE AT CARS.COM

Chicago, Illinois-based Cars.com, doing business as Cars Commerce, a centralized data-driven technology platform that simplifies car buying, selling, and research, has announced a cost reduction program, along with process changes and vendor cost optimization, including a 11% reduction in force, to streamline operations and advance its marketplace strategy

The cost containment program will affect approximately 190 employees, including 38 management and executive employees.

Newly installed CEO Tobi Hartmann noted, “Better internal processes and a nimbler organization are essential to accelerate growth. We are grateful to the employees whose contributions have helped shape Cars.com into what it is today, and we enter this next chapter with conviction and a clear path forward.” Tobi Hartmann, the company’s new CEO, said in a statement.

Change is constant, and it's coming. There will always be a tomorrow, no matter how much you may try to ignore it. There are no guarantees in life, nor promises of a bright future. We see good people being laid off through no fault of their own. Just because something terrible hasn't happened yet doesn't mean it won't. It can happen to anyone, at any time, anywhere. No one is guaranteed to wake up tomorrow and still have a job by evening. While many employees can read the writing on the wall, why do most assume it’s targeted at someone else? Are you now wondering, Am I Next?