AM I NEXT? NO LOVE AT BRISTOL MYERS SQUIBB

Princeton, New Jersey-based Bristol Myers Squibb, a major pharmaceutical company, has announced it will continue its multi-year restructuring and cost-cutting initiative.

The current reduction in force impacts 265 employees at its Princeton headquarters and follows the 247 jobs lost in February 202, and 206 jobs lost in April 2026. The phased layoffs are scheduled to begin on December 17, 2026, and continue through May 21, 2027.

CEO Chris Boerner noted that the company is well on its way to delivering the promised savings.

Change is constant, and it's coming. Tomorrow will always come, no matter how much you try to ignore it. Life offers no guarantees, 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, 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 wondering, "Am I Next?"

NO LOVE AT CSX RAILROAD

Jacksonville, Florida-based CSX, a major North American transportation and logistics company, has announced a reduction in force.

The realignment affects about 1,100 employees across West Virginia, Ohio, and Kentucky, including engineers who handle safety inspections, maintenance, and construction.

According to a company statement, “CSX is adjusting its engineering organization to better align teams with seasonal workflows and the maintenance work required across the network. We are communicating directly with employees and labor leaders and are following applicable collective bargaining agreements. Our focus on safety is unchanged. Required inspections, maintenance, and infrastructure renewal work will continue, as will our approved capital program.”

The layoffs are being classified as "furloughs." Some attribute the cost to automated track inspections and AI-based models.

Change is constant, and it's coming. Tomorrow will always come, no matter how much you try to ignore it. Life offers no guarantees, 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, 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 wondering, "Am I Next?"

AM I NEXT? NO LOVE AT AMY'S KITCHEN

Petaluma, California-based Amy's Kitchen, a manufacturer of organic and non-GMO convenience and frozen foods, has announced the phased closure of its Santa Rosa factory starting this year and ending in mid-summer 2027, as operations shift to the company’s facilities in Medford, Oregon, and Pocatello, Idaho.

The closure will impact 260 employees.

According to a company statement by CEO Paul Schiefer, “Amy’s is making changes to its manufacturing network so each facility can focus on the product categories where it is strongest. This is hard, and it should be hard. We looked at every alternative before landing here. We have a loyal workforce in Santa Rosa, and we’re incredibly grateful for everything they’ve contributed. We know this decision has a very real impact on people we value. As we’ve grown, our manufacturing network has become more complex than our business needs today. Aligning our network around what each facility is best positioned to do is what keeps Amy’s operating efficiently for the long run, for our employees, our retailers, and the families who count on our food.”

Change is constant, and it's coming. Tomorrow will always come, no matter how much you try to ignore it. Life offers no guarantees, 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, 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 wondering, "Am I Next?"