AM I NEXT? NO LOVE AT NOVA BUS

Saint-Eustache, Quebec-based Nova Bus, a transit bus manufacturer, has announced the company is exiting bus production in the US market and closing its Plattsburgh, New York manufacturing and delivery facility by 2025.

The phased closure will impact 191 employees and be complete by March 14, 2025.

According to company statements, “The strategic decision to end bus production in the U.S. by 2025 was made after evaluating its profitability, which was experiencing continued financial losses over the years. Although this strategic decision is a difficult one, by changing our business model with a focus on Canada, we will improve profitability and secure our long-term competitiveness. We will do the utmost to support our employees, many of whom have been employed for numerous years. We will work together with our sister Volvo companies, surrounding businesses, local authorities, and communities to support our people in finding new employment opportunities”

Change is coming. There will always be a tomorrow, no matter how much you may try to ignore it. There are no guarantees in life or promises for 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, anytime, 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 GREAT DANE

Chicago, Illinois-based Great Dane, an iconic manufacturer of truck dry vans, refrigerated vans, and flatbed semi-trailers, has announced a major reduction in force at its Danville, Pennsylvania factory.

The reduction will impact 151 employees, commencing in January 2025.

According to a company statement, As a result of the prolonged freight recession and the need to adjust our manufacturing capacity to align with current market demands, we are cutting back on employees in certain plants most impacted by the economic conditions. In Danville, 151 employees will be impacted beginning in January 2025.

All 151 employees have been notified of this decision. Great Dane will be offering each of these employees resume and interview training, as well as other employment resources, during this time.

We hope to be able to recall employees as soon as possible as some economic indicators show signs of the freight recession slowing. However, macroeconomic uncertainty remains high.

We have done everything within our power to retain our employees and keep operations running smoothly, but despite our best efforts, we’ve now reached a point where these actions are necessary.

Despite this temporary setback, we remain deeply committed to the growth of our business and to the communities that support us. We are determined to emerge stronger and to continue investing in the future of our company and the people we serve."

Change is coming. There will always be a tomorrow, no matter how much you may try to ignore it. There are no guarantees in life or promises for 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, anytime, 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 MIDWEST TRANSPORT INC.

Robinson, Illinois-based Midwest Transport Inc., a trucking and logistics company contracted with the United State Postal Service to haul mail. abruptly ceased operations. The company operated key terminals in Greenup, Illinois; Harmony, Pennsylvania; Memphis, Tennessee; and two terminals in Tampa and Jacksonville, Florida.

The cessation impacts 650 employees, including 480 drivers and hundreds of other employees.

Change is coming. There will always be a tomorrow, no matter how much you may try to ignore it. There are no guarantees in life or promises for a bright future. We see good people being laid off through no fault of their own. Just because something bad hasn't happened yet doesn't mean it won't. It can happen to anyone, anytime, 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?