AM I NEXT? NO LOVE AT STICKER MULE

New York City, New York-based Sticker Mule, a custom printing company specializing in stickers, labels, coasters, buttons, pins, packaging, and magnets, has announced a mass layoff attributed to automation.

The mass layoff impacts 68 employees.

CEO Anthony Constantino noted, “In the last 2 years, we installed roughly 250 robots to automate operations. The best way to keep manufacturing in the USA is to automate, automate, automate to do more with fewer people and offer higher wages. Sticker Mule has an incredible ROADMAP to grow into the foreseeable future. At the end of the day, customers flock to the best innovator, and that’s us.”

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 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 now wondering, Am I Next?

AM I NEXT? NO LOVE AT PIXELLE SPECIALTY SOLUTIONS

Spring Grove, Pennsylvania-based Pixelle Specialty Solutions, a manufacturer of specialty papers, including release papers, thermal labels, food and beverage labels, food packaging papers, inkjet papers, casting liners, book papers, carbonless and forms, security papers, envelope and converting papers, and various niche products, has announced the closure of its Chillicothe, Ohio paper mill.

The closure will impact 800 employees.

According to President and CEO Ross Bushnell, "Pixelle Specialty Solutions extends our deepest gratitude to the Chillicothe community. For decades, this community has been home to a dedicated workforce and a supportive network of families, businesses, and leaders. The decision to close the Chillicothe mill was not made lightly. While we must transition away from operations in Chillicothe, we recognize and honor the generations of talent, innovation, and commitment that made this mill a vital part of the region's industrial legacy."

"We are committed to ensuring a responsible closure and supporting our employees and their families as they move forward. Thank you, Chillicothe, for your partnership, resilience, and the pride you have shown in being part of Pixelle's story."

"The closure of the Chillicothe mill is a difficult but necessary decision due to unsustainable financial challenges at the Chillicothe location. The result will leave us with a business that is better positioned to ensure that we maintain our competitive position in the marketplace."

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 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 now wondering, Am I Next?

AM I NEXT? NO LOVE AT KIESSLING TRANSIT

Norfolk, Massachusetts-based Kiessling Transit, a contract-driven transportation company that services regional transit authorities, state agencies, colleges, and city and town governments, has announced a mass layoff in its Framingham, Massachusetts operation.

It appears that the decision is driven by the expiration of the company's MetroWest Regional Transit Authority contract to provide fixed-route ADA paratransit service and Dial-a-Ride public transportation, which expires on June 30, 2025.

MetroWest Regional Transit Authority is seeking another three-year contract, from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2028, with extensions for up to two (2) additional one-year (1) terms. Vehicles will be provided, insured, and maintained by MWRTA.

At this time, no bid winner has been announced, and the layoffs may be a preemptory WARN notice filing.

The layoff will impact 124 Framingham, Massachusetts, employees, with separations scheduled for June 30, 2025.

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 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 now wondering, Am I Next?