AM I NEXT? NO LOVE AT INTERNATIONAL MOTORS

Lisle, Illinois-based International Motors, a manufacturer of commercial vehicles and engines, has announced a major reduction in force at its Springfield, Ohio Assembly Plant and Truck Specialty Center due to the September 30, 2026, expiration of a contract manufacturing agreement with General Motors.

The assets will be sold to Brampton, Ontario, Canada-based Roshel, a defense contractor and manufacturer specializing in the design and fabrication of smart armored vehicles. The plant will become Roshel's U.S. manufacturing hub.

The reduction will impact 1,341 employees, with the simultaneous end of operations and employment on October 2, 2026.

According to a company statement, “With the end of our contract manufacturing agreement, we have been working diligently to find a suitable path for the Springfield Assembly Plant. We have been focused on finding a buyer that values the capabilities of this historic facility and the community. We believe this path forward positions the plant for long-term success, while utilizing the manufacturing expertise developed in Springfield over many decades.”

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?

Chicago, Illinois-based Illinois Institute of Technology, a private research university, has announced a staff reduction prior to the commencement of its fall semester.

The reduction in force will impact 160 faculty and staff members.

According to Illinois Tech President Raj Echambadi, “The university's finances have taken a hit from declines in research funding and foreign student enrollment. The university has no choice but to pursue targeted reductions to address these challenges and protect our mission as an opportunity engine for all. As always, we will continue to place students at the center of all that we do and to ensure educational excellence at Illinois Tech.”

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 DAIMLER TRUCK NORTH AMERICA

Portland, Oregon-based Daimler Truck North America, an automotive industry manufacturer of commercial vehicles, has announced that it will relocate its Swan Island Freightliner and Western Star truck manufacturing operation from Portland to larger facilities in North and South Carolina.

The relocation will impact 375 employees and is scheduled for the end of October 2026.

According to a company spokesperson, “It’s a network decision. Portland’s production profile is different from our larger plants. It’s not an indictment on Portland and what Portland’s offering.”

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?