AM I NEXT? NO LOVE AT COCA-COLA COMPANY

Atlanta, Georgia-based Coca-Cola Company, the iconic soft drink company, has announced the previously planned closure of its non-carbonated beverage bottling plant in Northampton, Massachusetts.

The closure will impact 175 employees and will take place between August 15, 2026, and November 30, 2026, with final plant operations ceasing by the end of 2026.

According to a company spokesperson, “The Coca-Cola Company is moving forward with plans to close its production facility in Northampton, Mass., by the end of 2026. The company is grateful to have been part of the Northampton community for many years. While employees have been aware of these plans for some time, the company is issuing formal notices now to provide as much advance notice as possible. The company is committed to supporting employees through this transition, including working closely with the state to identify new job opportunities.”

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 STANLEY BLACK & DECKER

New Britain, Connecticut-based Stanley Black & Decker, the iconic tool, hardware, and appliance manufacturer, is continuing its restructuring to consolidate its operations and will close its Gallatin, Tennessee, plant between August 28, 2026, and December 30, 2026.

The closure will impact 116 employees.

According to a company spokesperson, “As part of our ongoing efforts to strengthen the business and meet the evolving needs of our customers and end users, Stanley Black & Decker has made the strategic decision to close its Gallatin, Tennessee, site. This action reflects a forward-looking approach to aligning our supply chain network with market demand and the future needs of the business. We are committed to supporting impacted employees through this transition, including exploring employment opportunities at other Stanley Black & Decker facilities and operations, as well as providing severance and job placement support services.”

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 SAMSUNG SDS AMERICA

Ridgefield Park, New Jersey-based Samsung SDS America, a cloud consulting and management provider of enterprise IT and logistics services, has announced a major reduction in force at its former Ridgefield Park regional headquarters, related to a restructuring and relocation to Plano, Texas.

The reduction will impact 179 employees and is scheduled to take effect on October 1, 2026.

According to a company spokesperson, “Samsung is undergoing a business transformation designed to better position our organization for long-term growth and future success. As part of this effort, we are relocating our US headquarters from New Jersey to our existing campus in Plano, Texas, building on our 30-year presence in the state.”

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?