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128,000 Workers Face Layoffs as Major Firms Trim Jobs

5/5/2026

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  • Nike’s filing listed 172 cuts at its St. Charles, Missouri plant.
  • Apple’s notice said a Maryland closure will affect 78 workers.
  • Republic National Distributing Company’s WARN notices from Texas, South Carolina and Virginia total over 3,000 cuts, contributing to more than 3,250 jobs cut.
  • USA TODAY’s tracker shows nearly 1,600 layoff announcements affecting over 128,000 workers in 2026, 5% fewer than in 2025, indicating a stagnant labor market per Laura Ullrich.