#austin

Well, what leaders, especially certain SVPs, VP’s, and Sr. Directors, have been waiting for has happened. The $100K H1B visa fee has been blocked by a Federal Court. The wheels are already turning in RR and Austin to start lining up all the relocations from India to the US. While those are in process, a new large round of US citizen layoffs is in the works. My SVP is an Indian, and I just overheard his conversation with his Indian Sen. Director to start looking at Bangalore candidates to consider moving. It’s never going to end!

The Texas Tribune's unionized employees approved their first labor agreement. This deal was finalized after two years of discussions. It guarantees pay increases for all staff and sets minimum salaries. Rules for artificial intelligence use are also included. The agreement provides layoff safeguards and secures existing benefits.

Austin, Texas

https://newsguild.org/texas-tribune-guild-members-secure-raises-al-protections-and-guaranteed-benefits-in-first-contract-after-two-years-of-negotiations/

Does anyone know of a ki-ler lawyer in austin, tx area to take on age targeted LR cases in latest layoffs?

General Motors recently laid off 500 to 600 employees. These job cuts primarily affected information technology roles. Affected employees were largely located in Austin, Texas, and Warren, Michigan. Artificial intelligence played a role in the company's decision. GM offered severance packages and career support to the impacted workers.

Austin

https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/companies/laid-off-gm-employees-tell-of-ominous-email-severance-and-role-of-ai/ar-AA231HLA?cvid=6a0466f468f947e78a1f45a3db8de24d&ocid=hpmsn

• General Motors employees who were laid off Monday described their job terminations to CNBC.
• The layoffs affect about 500 to 600 employees, largely in information technology roles in Austin, Texas, and Warren, Michigan, according to a person at GM familiar with the layoffs.
• Artificial intelligence played a role in the decision, but it was not the only reason for the terminations, the person said.

https://www.cnbc.com/2026/05/12/gm-layoffs-ai-severance.html

Anyone know what it will be about? More Reorg I am thinking

Texas lags in artificial intelligence job growth despite high salaries. A study ranked Texas 36th nationally for AI job listings. Oracle Corp. laid off over 25,000 employees recently. These job cuts are tied to AI investments and company reorganization. Other major tech companies also reduced staff due to AI implementation.

Austin, Texas

https://www.statesman.com/business/technology/article/ai-layoffs-salaries-texas-22215699.php

T-Mobile is laying off 75 workers in Austin, Texas. These job cuts are due to ending accessibility relay operations at its North Austin call center. These operations supported communication services for people with hearing or speech disabilities. T-Mobile is moving this work to its partner, Communication Service for the Deaf (CSD). The Austin layoffs are part of a larger round of job cuts by T-Mobile nationwide.

Austin, Texas

https://www.statesman.com/business/employment/article/tmobile-austin-layoffs-accessibility-services-22210346.php

Oracle is laying off thousands of workers nationwide. The company has not confirmed how many Austin employees are affected. Economists view these cuts as a broader tech industry strategic shift. This shift aims to free up capital for AI infrastructure investments. Experts advise job seekers to focus on acquiring AI-related skills.

Austin, Texas

https://www.kxan.com/news/local/austin/oracle-cuts-thousands-of-jobs-prompting-questions-about-austins-tech-economy/

South Congress Hotel is preparing for a temporary closure. The hotel will undergo renovations. It sent termination letters to many employees. Dozens of staff members are affected by these layoffs. This action follows a Hyatt acquisition.

Austin, Texas

https://www.bizjournals.com/austin/news/2026/03/31/south-congress-hotel-layoffs-hyatt.html

Bay Area, Austin and Nashville newspapers still have oracle Green card sponsorship advertisings in the classified section on every Sunday. Please apply to them if you are/were laid off. They have to hire you. That is the law.

Will the Austin office be affected by the layoffs?

Meta is reportedly considering significant global workforce reductions. The company may lay off 20% of its employees. This move aims to offset substantial spending on AI infrastructure. Meta recently committed $27 billion for AI infrastructure with Nebius. Austin, Texas, has Meta offices and has experienced previous job cuts.

Austin, Texas

https://finance.yahoo.com/news/possible-massive-meta-layoffs-could-010300891.html

Expedia Group is laying off 100 employees. These job cuts will occur in its Austin, Texas offices. The permanent layoffs are scheduled to begin on April 1. The company stated it is eliminating roles and simplifying its structure. This follows previous global downsizing efforts by Expedia.

https://finance.yahoo.com/news/travel-giant-lay-off-100-174825352.html

Austin-based RapidDeploy raised $34 million in new growth capital. Edison Partners led the investment, bringing total funding to $87 million. RapidDeploy develops mapping software for 911 and emergency agencies. The company has secured 10 statewide contracts and serves 1,500 911 centers. Separately, legal tech firm CS Disco Inc. announced layoffs impacting 62 employees.

https://www.bizjournals.com/austin/inno/newsletter/30371778?skip=720

I see many job postings for Austin online but am curious if that is a shift to bring staff back locally instead of India? What are your thoughts?

Meta laid off approximately 100 employees in Austin. The company also closed three local gaming studios. These studios included Armature Studio, Twisted Pixel Games, and Sanzaru Games. This action is part of wider layoffs in Meta's Reality Labs division. Meta is shifting investment towards wearables and artificial intelligence.

https://www.statesman.com/business/technology/article/meta-austin-gaming-layoffs-21307876.php

Heard some rumors that the AIC might get axed down the road due to some over-hiring in California.

Anyone else hear anything like that?

I am seeing Principal Positions in Austin, TX. Is it still a mini hub?

I got a return offer from an internship at Verizon. I have just gotten one email basically saying I'm safe for now, but I know that a ton of my team was affected. The job is a good fit for me and where I want to be (Austin Tx).

Am I a sitting duck and does anyone have genuine advice?

Couchbase, a California-based cloud database firm with offices in Austin, is laying off 11 employees in Travis County, according to a notice filed with the Texas Workforce Commission. The reductions are scheduled to take effect January 12.
The company stated in its filing that the cuts are permanent.

https://dallasexpress.com/business-markets/another-tech-company-hit-couchbase-to-experience-layoffs-in-austin-post-buyout/

With GM now opening a Seattle Innovation Center, with Toronto coming into the picture, how long will the Austin Innovation Center Last?

ai fleet, an austin trucking startup, laid off nearly 60 workers after loosing a key supplier on oct 31. the company said the situation was unforseeable, so they couldnt give the usual 60-day warning required by federal law. the layoffs started nov 4 and effected drivers and office staff at their downtown location. ai fleet uses artifical intelligence to automate trucking operations and raised $21 million in 2021 after moving from new york to austin.Retry

Major layoffs

Creative Testing Solutions, the largest nonprofit blood donor testing lab company in the U.S., notified the Texas Workforce Commission that it will permanently close its facility at 4401 Freidrich Lane and lay off all employees at the site by Dec. 12. The positions range from managers and supervisors to testing technologists and trainers.

https://www.statesman.com/business/employment/article/creative-testing-solutions-austin-closure-layoff-21104538.php

• DSTV Inc. - 169 layoffs in Irving tied to State Department visa pre-processing, some may be rehired by USCIS.
• Texas Instruments - 163 layoffs at Dallas plant, 150mm production line closing by April 30.
• Seatrium AmFELS - 91 layoffs in Brownsville as company sells yard for $65 million.
• Urban Alchemy - 99 layoffs in Austin after city ended contract with the nonprofit.

Welp found out my office in Austin is closing. Not sure there plans. Will they force us to infinite, will they force us to move to KC ?? I hate the uncertainty.

It's been a a month or so since last update. I would say not heavy travel, but all on just one jet. The prior weekly DC trips seem to have stopped.

N73M:

• A short loop flight (test?) in New England based out of Springfield, MA

Hasn't flown since Sept 8th.

N83M:

• Day trip to Ft. Lauderdale, FL
• Overnight to Costa Rica
• Overnight in Atlanta then day trip to Ft. Lauderdale.
• Day trip to Las Vegas
• Overnight trip to Austin
• 2-night trip to Chicago

N93M:

• No flights since last update. Still on ground in St. Paul.

Note: When the jets get sold and have new tail numbers I won't immediately know it. It is much like a car getting a new license plate when it is sold.