AM I NEXT? NO LOVE AT KITTYHAWK

Palo Alto, California-based Kittyhawk, a startup to build autonomous, affordable, ubiquitous, and eco-conscious air taxis, has announced it is shuttering its flying car operation.

The closure will impact 125 employees.

According to a company spokesperson, "We have made the decision to wind down Kittyhawk. We're still working on the details of what's next. “Kitty Hawk’s decision to cease operations does not change Boeing’s commitment to Wisk. We are proud to be a founding member of Wisk Aero and are excited to see the work they are doing to drive innovation and sustainability through the future of electric air travel. We do not expect Kitty Hawk’s announcement to affect Wisk’s operations or other activities in any way.”

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 ST. VINCENT. CHARITY MEDICAL CENTER

Cleveland, Ohio-based St. Vincent Charity Medical Center, a regional medical center, has announced a reduction in force to respond to declining patient loads and reimbursement rates by ending traditional inpatient acute care. The hospital will transition to an outpatient health and wellness campus to serve the community.

The reduction in force will impact 978 workers, including 446 full-time workers, 264 part-time workers, and 268 temporary workers. Acute services will cease in mid-November 2022.

According to a spokesperson, "This extremely difficult decision is being made with deep respect and gratitude for our caregivers, and we regret the direct impact this decision will have on those individuals. Significant efforts were made to find a sustainable model. Unfortunately, the Covid pandemic, the changing health care landscape, and declining inpatient volumes have led to significant financial challenges that became impossible to overcome."

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 DENNIS UNIFORM (10/24/24)

OCTOBER 24, 2024 - GAME OVER — ALL EMPLOYEES LAID OFF

The company has announced it's shutting down its Portland operations and closing all sites nationwide.

According to interim CEO Lawrence Perkins, “We will be closing all sites throughout the country and laying all employees. Our company has been working diligently to secure additional funding. Unfortunately, despite our material efforts to do so, we were unsuccessful in securing the necessary resources, making the layoffs unavoidable at this time."

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022 - Original post…

Portland, Oregon-based Dennis Uniform, a major supplier of school uniforms, has announced its intention to relocate its decoration and warehousing operations from Portland, Oregon, to a more centralized location in Texas.

The relocation will impact 71 mostly unionized employees, including 32 warehouse workers, 15 logo production workers, 15 embroidery clipping workers, and 9 screening workers. Layoffs are scheduled for November 1, 2022. Dennis is still maintaining some production in Portland, Oregon, including work done by its cut-and-sew custom sizing experts.

A company statement notes, "Dennis Uniform is excited to announce the move of their main warehouse and shipping facilities from the Central Eastside Industrial Area of Portland to Fort Worth, Texas, a location carefully selected after more than two years of research and analysis alongside the expertise of an outside consulting team."

"Scheduled to begin this November, this move will help the company continue to increase its service to Dennis customers, who are mostly situated outside the Pacific Northwest, as well as to Dennis’ 40+ retail locations across the country. Relocating shipping operations to the geographical center of their customer base will allow for more efficient operations, faster shipping timelines, and additional focus on customer care."

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?