AM I NEXT? NO LOVE AT BOWHEAD LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT

Virginia-based Bowhead Logistics Management, a subsidiary of UIC Government Services and a provider of maintenance and logistics support, including warehousing, vehicle maintenance, and other support services, primarily to the Letterkenny Army Depot, has announced a mass layoff due to an expiring contract.

The personnel adjustment will impact 307 employees located at the Letterkenny Army Depot in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, effective May 10, 2026.

According to a company statement, “The U.S. Army and Letterkenny Army Depot are important and valued customers for Bowhead Logistics Management, and we have a responsibility to our customers to remain flexible and respond to changes in their workforce requirements. We will work with our customer through these changes and continue to support the mission of the U.S. Army, Letterkenny Army Depot, and our military service members.”

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 ASHLEY FURNITURE INDUSTRIES

Arcadia, Wisconsin-based Ashley Furniture Industries, the world's largest furniture manufacturer, has announced it is permanently closing its furniture manufacturing facility in Mesquite, Texas, as it consolidates its manufacturing footprint.

The closure will impact 266 employees, effective May 7, 2026.

According to published reports, "The decision comes amid ongoing challenges across the furniture and home furnishings sector, where demand has weakened following a post-pandemic surge. A sluggish housing market, rising costs and new tariffs on materials and upholstered furniture have further pressured the industry. Ashley's move reflects a wider trend of restructuring across the sector, with other major players also closing facilities and adjusting operations in response to declining sales and shifting market conditions."

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 SHIPMONK

Fort Lauderdale, Florida-based ShipMonk, a third-party logistics provider, has announced the closure of its 332,000-square-foot warehouse and automated fulfillment center located in San Bernardino, California.

The closure will affect 124 employees and take effect on June 30, 2026.

It appears the decision was driven by a company restructuring to shift focus from reliance on smaller regional sites to larger, high-volume operations, such as those in Nevada and Pennsylvania.

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?