New Seasons Market confirmed laying off 95 employees this week. The grocery chain cited increased labor costs from a new contract. These layoffs affect less than 5% of the current store staff. The New Seasons Labor Union expressed outrage over the decision. Affected workers received four weeks of pay and six weeks of health coverage.
https://www.oregonlive.com/retail/2026/02/new-seasons-lays-off-95-employees-citing-recent-labor-agreement.html