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Layoff Report

Anyone else hit in the Jan 16 round at St. Gabriel?

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Just trying to get a headcount on who actually got the call yesterday. I know the WARN notice said 122, but it felt like the floor was practically a ghost town by noon. They kept everything so tight-lipped until the calendar invites started hitting inboxes. Honestly, the way they handled this was brutal—no real transparency on why certain roles were targeted while others were spared. If you were part of the group let go, have you heard anything about severance packages or if they’re actually offering any outplacement support? It feels like we were just another line item on a spreadsheet to keep the stock price propped up. Stay strong everyone, this industry is getting cutthroat.

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·22h ago

I was part of the group let go on the 16th, and the whole process felt incredibly cold. I didn't get any clear answers on why my department was gutted while others remained untouched. Regarding the severance, the package is decent, but it comes with a lot of legal hoops to jump through. It feels like they were more focused on protecting the company's image than respecting the people who gave years to the floor. Checking in with HR has been a nightmare; nobody wants to give a straight answer about the official transition date or benefits coverage.