AM I NEXT? NO LOVE AT COLOWYO COAL COMPANY

Meeker, Colorado-based Colowyo Coal Company, a large surface coal production operation, has announced the conclusion of high-quality, low-sulfur coal production by the end of 2025, and plans to transition to full environmental reclamation and restoration of the mined areas beginning in 2026.

The mine's closure will impact 133 employees, commencing on January 6, 2026.

The layoffs are a result of the mine's closure, which is part of its owner, Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association's plan to move away from coal-fired power generation. The mine produced coal for the nearby Craig Station power plant, its sole customer.

Change is 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 PLUG POWER

Slingerlands, New York-based Plug Power, a technology company engaged in the development of hydrogen fuel cell systems, and green hydrogen fuel, has announced a major reduction in force as part of its Project Quantum Leap restructuring initiative, which includes cost containment and the optimization of its operational footprint as it seek to generate a first-time profit.

The reduction in force will impact 299 employees, a third of whom are production technicians, at three local New York facilities in Slingerlands, Latham, and Clifton Park. Separations will occur between May and late June 2025.

A spokesperson for Plug declined to comment further.

Change is coming. There will always be a tomorrow, no matter how much you may try to ignore it. There are no guarantees in life or promises for 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, anytime, 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 FIRSTENERGY

Akron, Ohio-based FirstEnergy, an electric utility that distributes, transmits, and generates electricity, manages energy, and other energy-related services, has announced a new business model and organizational changes.

The restructuring will impact approximately 350 employees, or 3% of its workforce in five states.

A spokesperson noted, “We are eliminating certain roles while expanding others to ensure the company is structured to operate efficiently, deliver an exceptional customer experience, and meet challenges and opportunities now and in the future.”

According to an SEC filing, "On March 24, 2025, FirstEnergy Corp. internally announced organizational changes to Company employees. These organizational changes are intended to align the Company’s organization with its new business model, which is designed to make the Company more efficient and sustainable while placing responsibility and accountability closer to customers, employees and regulators. The changes are also consistent with the Company’s focus on operations and maintenance expense discipline. These organizational changes will result in approximately two hundred employees being reassigned and the Company reducing its workforce by less than three percent."

Change is coming. There will always be a tomorrow, no matter how much you may try to ignore it. There are no guarantees in life or promises for 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, anytime, 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?