Public Education
Chicago Public Schools weighs furloughs, spending freeze despite fierce union oppositionWhile furloughs and spending freezes are rising in public schools nationwide, Chicago Public Schools (CPS) had appeared unlikely to pursue such actions until last week, when it announced steps… Read More
Public Education
Spokane Public Schools faces major layoffs regardless of tax renewal(The Center Square) – Facing budget pressure, Spokane Public Schools might cut 400 to 500 positions if voters reject the district’s educational programs and operations levy renewal in the… Read More
Culture
Washington Post reportedly gutting one-third of its workforce(Daily Caller News Foundation) – The Washington Post is reducing its workforce by roughly one-third, affecting both the newsroom and other departments, the Associated Press reported on Wednesday. Read More
Public Education
Portland Public Schools faces $50 million budget deficit, anticipates mass layoffsThe Portland school district will soon be laying off hundreds of employees to address its $50 million budget gap. Portland Public Schools (PPS) announced its plan to … Read More
Culture
Trouble brewing: Starbucks to cut 900 jobs, close hundreds of stores in $1B overhaul(The Center Square) – Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol announced on Thursday that the Seattle-based coffee giant is laying off 900 corporate employees and closing hundreds of stores across North… Read More
Government
Department of Education makes major cuts to staff(Daily Caller News Foundation) – The Department of Education has eliminated nearly half of its employees, the Daily Caller News Foundation has learned. Of the 4,133 department employees,… Read More
Economy
Layoffs continue nationwide as economic concerns rise(The Center Square) – As the economy worsens, multiple industries continue to shed jobs. U.S.-based companies laid off 82,307 employees in January, a 136% increase from the previous… Read More