Franklin Foods will close its Enosburg Falls plant. This closure will eliminate 99 jobs. The company filed a WARN notice with the state. UVMMC also announced 142 position eliminations. These reductions address a significant financial gap. Enosburg... — read more 

The University of Vermont Health network is implementing significant layoffs. The organization will cut 76 employees system-wide. Another 66 employees must reapply for restructured positions. These actions aim to save approximately $9.5 million... — read more 

Burlington Mayor Emma Mulvaney-Stanak announced the city closed its budget deficit. The city eliminated a $10-12 million financial gap. No current city employees faced layoffs. This was achieved by cutting dozens of vacant positions. Revenue from a... — read more 

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... — read more 

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... — read more 

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... — read more 

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... — read more 

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... — read more 

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... — read more 

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... — read more 

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... — read more 

Vermont is facing targeted economic challenges in 2025. Layoffs and closures are affecting specific sectors and regions. The overall economy is stable but growing slowly. Workforce shortages and aging demographics are major concerns. Federal cuts... — read more 

"Vermont State University faculty and students plan to speak out Tuesday at the Statehouse about the school administration’s plans to convert campus libraries to all digital collections, layoff librarians, and change athletic conferences for some... — read more 

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"According to the plan, the consolidation of Northern Vermont University and Vermont Technical College would result in an estimated 500 employees losing their... — read more