NORTH RIDGEVILLE, Ohio — Riddell Sports has announced local seasonal layoffs, plus some layoffs of permanent employees due to the impact of COVID-19. The annual…
US layoffs remain elevated as 840,000 seek jobless aid
The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits fell slightly last week to a still-high 840,000, evidence that job cuts remain elevated seven months into the…
Disney’s 28,000 layoffs include 8,800 part time union workers at Florida theme park
© Provided by Firstpost Disney’s 28,000 layoffs include 8,800 part time union workers at Florida theme park About 8,800 part-time union workers at Walt Disney…
Disney fan bloggers raise $40,000 for Florida food bank after theme park layoffs
A couple who run a major Disney theme park fan site were so moved by the impending layoffs of the company’s employees that they’ve raised…
Will Congress help airline workers avoid layoffs?
CLOSE Many U.S. airlines are overstaffed due to reduced flying schedules and low demand for air travel amid the coronavirus pandemic. USA TODAY DETROIT —…
As major airline, theme park layoffs loom, new unemployment claims fall
The number of Americans filing new unemployment claims last week continued its slow, steady decline — even as major employers like the Walt Disney Company,…
With slim hopes of a relief package, airlines announce mass layoffs
United announced it’s cutting a total of 13,000 jobs. American Airlines is shedding 19,000 jobs. At the root of it all: airline travel is down…
COVID-19 travel industry layoffs start as Congress fails to act
CLOSE Many U.S. airlines are overstaffed due to reduced flying schedules and low demand for air travel amid the coronavirus pandemic. USA TODAY Airlines, hotels…
Disney Parks, Experiences and Products Announce Layoffs
Josh D’Amaro, Chairman of Disney Parks, Experiences and Products, has sent a letter to Cast Members and a tweet explaining that Disney will be doing…
COVID-19 travel industry layoffs could start as Congress fails to act
CLOSE Many U.S. airlines are overstaffed due to reduced flying schedules and low demand for air travel amid the coronavirus pandemic. USA TODAY With the…
Mass layoffs expected for airline industry as travel slow down continues
Air travel is down an estimated 70% this year thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic and as a result tens of thousands of Americans are on…
Airline workers brace for mass layoffs, with travel now down 70% compared to last year
DETROIT — The worries are growing for United Airlines flight attendant Jordy Comeaux. In a few days, he’ll be among roughly 40,000 airline workers whose…
Stocks slip … Disney theme park layoffs … Brexit talks
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks ended with moderate losses as traders waited for the first debate between President Trump and Democratic challenger Joe Biden. Banks,…
Disney announces 28,000 layoffs amid continued closure of Disneyland
ANAHEIM, Calif. (KABC) — As Disneyland remains closed during the coronavirus pandemic, Disney announced Tuesday it will lay off about 28,000 employees in its Parks,…
Disney announces layoffs for 28,000 employees due to COVID-19
Disney announced Tuesday that it will lay off close to 28,000 theme park workers in response to the coronavirus pandemic, according to multiple reports. The…
Holiday sales may slow as shoppers worry about COVID-19 and layoffs
CLOSE The coronavirus (COVID-19) is impacting the global economy and raising fears of a recession. What causes a recession and what are the signs? USA…
Avis extends layoffs as coronavirus continues to hurt car rental business
Syracuse, N.Y. — Avis is extending the furloughs of 50 workers and has made permanent the layoffs of 17 others as the coronavirus pandemic continues…
Destination Cleveland hit hard by financial loss, layoffs amid coronavirus pandemic
CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) – Destination Cleveland released its recovery plan Wednesday after struggling to thrive through COVID-19. © Michael Dakota Cleveland tourism is trying to…