Amazon announces the closure of 7 facilities in Quebec and the layoff of 1,997 people, around 1,700 of whom were holding permanent positions. The company’s spokesperson claims the decision is not related to recent unionizations.
Here are the layoff dates and numbers:
- February 8, 2025 - Laval (DXT4), 287 employees
- February 8, 2025 - Saint-Hubert (HYU1), 38 employees
- February 8, 2025 - Lachine (DXT6), 319 employees
- February 8, 2025 - Laval (DXT5), 268 employees
- February 15, 2025 - Saint-Hubert (YUL5), 371 employees
- March 15, 2025 - Lachine (YUL2), 358 employees
- March 22, 2025 - Coteau-du-Lac (YUL9), 356 employees