AM I NEXT? NO LOVE AT MEOW WOLF

Santa Fe, New Mexico-based Meow Wolf, an entertainment company that creates large-scale interactive and immersive art installations, has announced that it will execute a cost-savings reduction in force.

The personnel realignment will impact 165 employees companywide.

According to the Meow Wolf Workers Collective, “These cuts will harm working creatives, many of whom were living in near-poverty conditions before the layoffs. We expect these cuts to greatly impact our ability to not only make art but to operate our exhibitions.”

Change is coming. There will always be a tomorrow, no matter how much you may try to ignore it. There are no guarantees in life or promises for a bright future. We see good people being laid off through no fault of their own. Just because something bad 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. Are you now wondering, Am I Next?

AM I NEXT? NO LOVE AT THE COURIER-POST

Cherry Hill, New Jersey-based The Courier-Post, a general circulation newspaper owned by McLean, Virginia-based Gannett, has announced the closure of its Cherry Hill printing operations. The production of The Courier-Post, Burlington County Times, and Vineland Daily Journal will move to Gannett’s plant in Rockaway, New Jersey.

The closure will impact 139 employees, many having specialized printing and newspaper production skills.

According to Audrey Harvin, the Courier-Post’s executive editor, “The Courier-Post and our South Jersey papers are committed to delivering local coverage that impacts the communities we serve. While we work in a challenging environment as our industry evolves, our commitment to readers does not change.”

A company spokesman noted, “Decisions such as these, though challenging, are essential for maintaining our ability to deliver high-quality coverage to our readers, provide effective advertising platforms for our clients, and invest in the future of local journalism.”

The fate of the massive multi-story printing press is unknown.

Change is coming. There will always be a tomorrow, no matter how much you may try to ignore it. There are no guarantees in life or promises for a bright future. We see good people being laid off through no fault of their own. Just because something bad 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. Are you now wondering, Am I Next?

AM I NEXT? NO LOVE AT LOS ANGELES TIMES

El Segundo-based Los Angeles Times, a daily newspaper and specialty publication printer is going through hard financial times and has announced a 20% reduction in its newsroom workforce.

The reduction will impact 115 journalists, including reporters and editors.

Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong, the billionaire owner of the paper, noted “It is indeed difficult to reflect upon the recent tumultuous years, during which our business faced significant challenges, including losses that surpassed $100 million in operational and capital expenses. We have invested almost a billion dollars, underscoring our dedication to preserving its legacy and securing its future. Today’s decision is painful for all, but it is imperative that we act urgently and take steps to build a sustainable and thriving paper for the next generation. We are committed to doing so. We are saddened to have to take this step and thank you for your work for the Los Angeles Times.”

Change is coming. There will always be a tomorrow, no matter how much you may try to ignore it. There are no guarantees in life or promises for a bright future. We see good people being laid off through no fault of their own. Just because something bad 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. Are you now wondering, Am I Next?