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Layoff Report

Confirmed: 163 impacted in Montour

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·11d ago·2 comments
Just saw the official WARN notice for the Montour site. 163 roles cut as of May 16th. If you are reading this and were part of the group, I am genuinely sorry. This keeps feeling like a slow-motion car crash across the industry, but seeing the specific numbers hit PA today makes it feel way too real. Does anyone have insight on whether this is the end of the current wave, or is there another shoe waiting to drop before the quarter closes? My inbox is quiet, but the anxiety in the department is palpable. Hoping everyone finds a landing spot quickly. If you're in the affected group, start filing for benefits immediately and don't wait for HR to hold your hand through the transition.

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·11d ago

I am so sorry to hear this. It feels like every time I open my feed, there is another round of cuts hitting a different site. I think the fear is that this isn't just a quarterly adjustment, but a structural shift in how they are handling operations across the board. Don't let the silence from leadership keep you up at night—it’s just corporate protocol to stay quiet until the next announcement. Make sure to download your contacts and performance reviews now while you still have access to the internal network. Hang in there.

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·11d ago

To be honest, I wouldn't count on this being the end of it. The current trend in the industry suggests that leadership is prioritizing margin protection above everything else right now, and they rarely stop at just one site. If your department is feeling the tension, trust your gut—that anxiety is usually a reflection of what the managers already know but can't say yet. Focus on getting your resume updated and reaching out to your network outside the company immediately. It is brutal out there, but you have to look out for yourself first.