AM I NEXT? NO LOVE AT FRITZ WINTER NORTH AMERICA

Franklin, Kentucky-based Fritz Winter North America, a cast iron foundry supplying the automotive industry, has announced the closure of its automotive brake parts manufacturing plant in Franklin, Kentucky, with a full shutdown by March 31, 2026.

The closure will affect 230 employees.

The decision was driven by shifts in the automotive market, particularly those affecting EV production.

Change is constant, and it's coming. There will always be a tomorrow, no matter how much you may try to ignore it. There are no guarantees in life, nor promises of a bright future. We see good people being laid off through no fault of their own. Just because something terrible hasn't happened yet doesn't mean it won't. It can happen to anyone, at any time, anywhere. No one is guaranteed to wake up tomorrow and still have a job by evening. While many employees can read the writing on the wall, why do most assume it’s targeted at someone else? Are you now wondering, Am I Next?

AM I NEXT? NO LOVE AT ALAMEDA HEALTH SYSTEM

Oakland, California-based Alameda Health System, an integrated public health care system organized as a public hospital authority, has announced a major reduction in force, blaming the cuts on significant Medicaid reductions caused by the Trump administration’s tax and spending bill.

The personnel adjustment will affect 296 employees systemwide, including management, support, administrative services, and clinical care.

According to a spokesperson, “AHS projects that cash will run out by approximately August of 2026 without immediate action,” the statement said. “In order to be proactive and ensure that AHS can continue to provide a range of emergency and comprehensive care, AHS has made the painful decision to reduce some services, reduce its workforce, and eliminate certain programs.”

Change is constant, and it's coming. There will always be a tomorrow, no matter how much you may try to ignore it. There are no guarantees in life, nor promises of a bright future. We see good people being laid off through no fault of their own. Just because something terrible hasn't happened yet doesn't mean it won't. It can happen to anyone, at any time, anywhere. No one is guaranteed to wake up tomorrow and still have a job by evening. While many employees can read the writing on the wall, why do most assume it’s targeted at someone else? Are you now wondering, Am I Next?

AM I NEXT? NO LOVE AT ADARE PHARMA SOLUTIONS

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania-based Adare Pharma Solutions, a contract development and manufacturer of pharmaceuticals, has announced the planned closure of its Orthodox Street tablets/capsules manufacturing and packaging facility in Philadelphia by June 30, 2026.

The closure will impact 137 employees with layoffs scheduled between March 1, 2026, and June 30, 2026.

A company spokesperson noted that the decision to consolidate its manufacturing operations was made due to adverse economic situations for our clients, and after a thorough review and exploration of alternative uses for the facility. We are working with our clients and employees to mitigate the transition. Adare will continue to invest in our nearby Dungan site and elsewhere, including making every effort to accommodate some of our Orthodox site employees at other facilities. Adare is committed to the state of Pennsylvania."

Change is constant, and it's coming. There will always be a tomorrow, no matter how much you may try to ignore it. There are no guarantees in life, nor promises of a bright future. We see good people being laid off through no fault of their own. Just because something terrible hasn't happened yet doesn't mean it won't. It can happen to anyone, at any time, anywhere. No one is guaranteed to wake up tomorrow and still have a job by evening. While many employees can read the writing on the wall, why do most assume it’s targeted at someone else? Are you now wondering, Am I Next?