AM I NEXT? NO LOVE AT INTEGRATED MANUFACTURING & ASSEMBLY

Berne, Indiana-based Integrated Manufacturing & Assembly, an automotive seating systems and interior trim manufacturer, has announced the layoff of 175 employees at its Detroit, Michigan facility. The decision appears to be driven by “program loss,” widely believed to have been triggered by General Motor’s announcement that it was cutting back production of certain vehicles, closing facilities, and laying off workers. The company is a subsidiary of Southfield, Michigan-based Comer Holdings in a joint venture with the Southfield, Michigan-based Lear Corporation. Jimmie E. Comer, the President & CEO of Comer Holdings LLC was previously worked at Lear in various executive capacities including as Lear's former president of North American joint ventures and diversity.

There are no guarantees in life, or promises for a bright future. Just because something bad hasn't happened yet, doesn't mean it won't. It can happen to anyone, anytime, anywhere ... are you now wondering, Am I Next?

AM I NEXT? NO LOVE AT REO LOGISTICS

Huntington, West Virginia-based REO Logistics, provider of warehousing, distribution and transportation services, has announced that it will be laying off most of the workers at its Waynesboro, Virginia facility. Up to 70 employees will be affected with layoffs scheduled between January and February, 2019. The decision was driven by a contract loss from a major customer.

In any contract-dependent, periodic contract adjustments can be expected and should be considered routine as the company restructures to align personnel and available business.

Just because something bad hasn't happened yet, doesn't mean it won't. It can happen to anyone, anytime, anywhere ... are you now wondering, Am I Next?

AM I NEXT? NO LOVE AT PGBS - BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD

PGBA, a Celerian Group Company and a subsidiary of Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina, who provides high-volume claims processing, contact center operations, and contract performance services for government and private healthcare payers will be laying off 244 employees associated with servicing the Veterans Administration Choice program for Blue Cross Blue Shied of South Carolina.. The decision was driven by the loss of their Veterans Administration Choice contact and will affect employees at the Florence and Surfside Beach offices. The layoffs come as no surprise for the employees who were notified in August 2018 of the impending reduction-in-force.

At the time of the August announcement, President and Chief Operating Officer of PGBA Mick Skarupa noted, “This action is difficult, but we remain committed to keeping everyone informed on all key developments. While disappointing, scaling workforce to workload is a well-known challenge in providing contractual services for the federal government.”

It can happen to anyone, anytime, anywhere ... are you wondering, Am I Next?