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State employee union calls on USM Board of Regents to reinstate jobs
AFSCME calls on the University System of Maryland Board of Regents to reverse layoffs affecting 94 unionized state employees across campuses.
Spirit Airlines shutdown forces thousands of employees to reset careers
Spirit's demise has left thousands of employees scrambling for work in an industry where getting rehired can take months.
Job market notches third straight month of solid growth in May
The economy posted another month of strong employment gains in May, confirming that the labor market was gaining traction after stumbling last year.
UMD lays off 84 employees during ‘period of uncertainty’
The University of Maryland, College Park, announced 84 employees were laid off Wednesday, according to a letter from school officials.
Job openings rise by most in 2 years; hiring weak amid economic uncertainty
U.S. job openings increased by the most in two years in April, but the surge likely overstates the labor market's health.
500+ workers at MD shuttle facility laid off without notice, lawsuit alleges
Diamond Transportation Services laid off over 570 workers at its Maryland facility without the required 60-day WARN Act notice, a lawsuit alleges.
Trump seeks to limit legal options for fired federal workers
The Trump administration is trying to make it harder for fired federal employees to get their jobs back by limiting their right to appeal.
Layoffs up, hiring down as Amazon cuts reverberate through economy
Job cuts and other changes at Amazon rippled through the economy, as thousands of corporate employees learned they will lose their jobs.
Rising layoffs in MD and US linked to rise of AI
Layoffs in Maryland are up nearly 30%, and AI is among the top ten reasons given by employers, according to a report.
Verizon cutting 13,000 jobs as it works to ‘reorient’ entire company
Verizon is laying off more than 13,000 employees in mass job reductions that arrive as it says it must “reorient” its entire company.
Paratransit provider to lay off 182 workers in MD
Diamond Transportation Services plans to close a location in Prince George's County and lay off a total of 182 workers in Maryland.
Layoffs are piling up, raising worker anxiety; many companies cutting jobs
Amid wider economic uncertainty, it’s a tough time for the job market. Here are some companies that have moved to cut jobs recently.
