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Perrigo is cutting 161 jobs at its Georgia, Vermont facility. This affects nearly half of the site's employees. The company intends to end production at this Georgia site by June 30, 2026. The closure will ultimately impact about 420 employees. Aging infrastructure and regulatory changes were cited by Perrigo.
Georgia, Vermont
https://vtdigger.org/2026/05/06/perrigo-to-lay-off-161-as-company-heads-toward-vermont-site-closure/
The Vermont Packinghouse, a meat processing facility, is being sold. Its current owner is The Walden Local Meat Company. Approximately 53 employees were notified of layoffs and given severance. A new owner with industry experience plans facility upgrades and expanded cold storage. The state was notified, and the Department of Labor will assist with job placement.
North Springfield, Vermont
https://www.wcax.com/2026/04/21/springfield-meat-packing-facility-sold-53-employees-laid-off/
The University of Vermont (UVM) Grounds Crew has been laid off. Nine workers are affected by this decision. UVM Facilities Management announced the move in a February 20 email. The university stated the change aims to improve efficiencies with private contractors. Union representatives believe the layoffs are retaliatory after prior grievances.
Burlington, Vermont
https://vtcynic.com/news/uvm-grounds-crew-laid-off-in-favor-of-private-contractors/
Vermont's initial weekly unemployment claims decreased last week. The Vermont Department of Labor reported 416 new claims for January 24, 2026. These new claims are now at typical seasonal levels. However, total ongoing claims remain high at 4,330. Manufacturing, service, and construction sectors saw shifts in claim percentages.
https://vermontbiz.com/news/2026/january/30/weekly-unemployment-claims-fall-usual-seasonal-levels
Vermont Agency of Transportation Cuts Staff
The Vermont Agency of Transportation proposes eliminating approximately 19 positions. This plan aims to save more than $4 million for the state. The agency faces a $33 million revenue shortfall for projects. Governor Scott suggested moving $10 million from vehicle taxes. This marks the largest staff reduction within the state's new spending proposal.
https://vnews.com/2026/01/28/vermont-agency-transport-cuts/
Enhanced federal health insurance subsidies ended in late 2025. Over 2,500 Vermonters dropped coverage for 2026. The state collectively lost around $72 million in federal support. Many remaining enrollees shifted to less expensive bronze plans. This trend raises concerns about underinsurance and healthcare system stability.
https://vtdigger.org/2026/01/22/early-numbers-show-many-vermonters-dropping-their-insurance-for-2026/
2025 Data, based on WARN:
ITC Federal
HP Hood
University of Vermont Health Network
America's Gardening Resources Inc., dba Gardener's Supply
The Orvis Company
FedEx Corporation
Vermont Transportation Agency Eyes 19 Job Cuts
Governor Phil Scott's administration proposes laying off up to 19 Vermont Agency of Transportation employees. The plan would cut 31 total positions, with 12 already vacant. These cuts aim to save the state over $4 million. This proposal follows earlier staff reductions last fall due to lower revenue projections. The state faces a $33 million transportation revenue shortfall for federal matching funds.
https://vtdigger.org/2026/01/21/vermont-agency-of-transportation-proposes-more-layoffs-as-revenue-sputters/
New jobless claims, a proxy for layoffs, increased to 477 in the week ending November 21, up from 418 the week before, the Labor Department said.
https://www.burlingtonfreepress.com/story/news/2025/11/28/unemployment-numbers/87495499007/?utm_source=chatgpt.com
As Perrigo continues to slide despite laying off hundreds of people and affecting many families they are now advertising that they will give 52 weeks pay to anyone who stays on at the Vermont site until 2027. Considering long term employees received 1/4 of that (or perhaps nothing going forward) its shameful.
https://www.samessenger.com/news/business/perrigo-georgia-hiring-operators/article_f845eed2-e6d4-400f-b38b-591e6ba0a29f.html