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Ball Corp CA WARN notice: Who’s impacted?

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·12d ago·2 comments

Just saw the latest WARN filing for the California office. 33 people getting cut right before Christmas? Honestly, it’s cold even for corporate standards. Does anyone have visibility on whether this is contained to specific departments or if this is the start of a broader Q1 reduction? My manager has been acting weird all week and I’m trying to figure out if I should be packing my desk or if this is just the usual end-of-year restructuring. If you got the email today, reach out. We need to compare notes on the severance packages before signing anything.

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·12d ago

I saw the notice circulate earlier today. From what I’m hearing around the office, it seems heavily concentrated in the administrative and regional support functions, not necessarily the floor staff. It feels like a targeted efficiency play rather than a company-wide bloodbath, but I wouldn’t blame you for being on edge. If your manager has been acting strange, trust your gut and start dusting off your resume. It’s better to have your exit strategy prepared now than to get caught off guard in January when the new budget cycle kicks in.

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·12d ago

Man, hearing about 33 people getting cut right before the holidays is absolutely brutal. I’ve been through a couple of these restructures at Ball, and they always start with these small, quiet warnings before they hit the wider departments in the spring. If you’re feeling nervous, look at the project pipeline you’re currently assigned to—if it’s being deprioritized or moved to a different facility, that’s your answer. Don't wait for HR to clarify things; just keep your head down, secure your personal files, and prepare for the worst while hoping for the best.