In the first quarter of 2025, the US workforce experienced significant upheaval due to widespread federal layoffs, corporate restructuring, cost-cutting initiatives, and mounting financial pressures across industries. Federal agencies were responsible for more than half of all job cuts during the quarter, with over 150,000 layoffs reported in February and March alone.
Looking ahead to June, thousands more employees across various sectors are expected to lose their jobs, reports NewsWeek. Under the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act, companies must notify employees in advance of mass layoffs. According to WARNTracker.com, approximately 138 employers have filed WARN notices indicating plans to implement layoffs next month.
Which American companies will face layoffs in June?
According to NewsWeek, nearly 160 companies will be laying off employees throughout the month of June, exceeding the approximately 130 companies that did so in May. President Donald Trump announced on May 25 that he would postpone the implementation of the planned 50 percent tariffs on trade with the European Union, moving the start date from June 1 to July 9, in response to a request from European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.Layoffs are set to impact a range of industries, including retail, pharmaceuticals, food and beverage, airlines, and package delivery, among others. The number of affected workers varies by company—some are reducing staff by as few as one to 25 employees, while others, such as U.S. Cellular, are planning more significant cuts.
The complete list of layoffs, based on WARN notices compiled by WARNTracker.com, includes:
Newark Group
Air Wisconsin Airlines
American Institutes of Research
Leidos Holdings
Cali Nail Market
Wells Fargo
Chevron Texaco
Saddle Creek Logistics Services
Whirlpool Corporation
Interstate Management Company LLC
S3 Shared Service Solution
OTG Management (Terminal 5)
SDS Lumber
United States Cellular Corporation
Confluent Medical Technologies
USCC Management Services
Pfizer
FedEx
FEAM Aero
Washington Prime Group
Vail Corporation
Mount McKinley
Ardent Mills
ImmPact Bio USA Inc., a subsidiary of Lyell Immunopharma
Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center
NEP Group
True Food Kitchen
Benchmark Precision Technologies
INOAC Exterior Systems
ASRC Federal Professional Services
Thrifty Payless (Rite Aid)
The Bartell Drug Company (Rite Aid)
Rite Aid Corporation
Saks Global
ActivCare Living
Metalco USA
International Republican Institute
Technoprobe America
Blue Cross of Idaho
Oxbo International Corporation
Primo Brands
Chik-fil-A
US Arconic
Goodwill of the San Francisco Bay
CVS Health Corporation
Pacific Biosciences of California
Right At School
McDonald's Restaurant of California
Legoland California Resort
UPS
First Student
CYH Manhattan (The Stewart Hotel)
Winnebago Industries
Kinkisharyo International
TEKsystems
Graphic Solutions
Corsicana Mattress Company
Pixelle Specialty Solutions
Walmart
Jones Lang LaSalle
Virtex Enterprises
Quickway Transportation
Case Paper Co.
Davis Express
Mental Health Association of New York City (Vibrant Emotional Health)
MemorialCare Long Beach Medical Center and Women's Hospital Long Beach
Illumina
Bronco Wine Company, Bivio Transport and Logistics Company
Barrel Ten Quarter Circle
INOAC Exterior Systems
GMRI (Eddie V's)
Morgan Stanley
23andMe
SSP America
MV Transportation
Chevron USA
Aramark
TC&Js Enterprises, franchise operator of Chick-fil-A
Lacroix
DRV
Cruiser RV
Heartland Recreational Vehicles
RTX
Battelle
Fresenius Medical Care
Metropolitan Animal Specialty Hospital
Cayuga Home for Children (Cayuga Centers)
Interstate Hotels (The Roosevelt Hotel)
Cherokee Nation Management & Consulting
Plug Power
AMT Medical (Velocity medtech)
Amerant Mortgage
YMCA of San Diego
B&P Plastics (Advance Plastic)
JP Morgan Chase
Raytheon Technologies
Hy-Vee Fresh Commissary
Hy-Vee Chariton Shortcuts Facility
Portland Facility
Tenneco
Lutheran Services in Iowa
Feller's
CJ Logistics America
Centene Management Company
The Model Z Modular
Adient
Novartis Pharmaceuticals
Accelerate360 Distribution
Thermo Fisher
Cardinal
NetApp
Kaiser Permanente
Arvinas
Van's Corporate Headquarters
Enterprise for Progress in the Community (EPIC)
Child Care Associates
Sodexo
Oracle America
The GEO Group
Downtown College Preparatory
Federal Express Corporation (BTRA Facility)
Smurfikt Westrock Facility (Texas)
Urban Alchemy
tkMomentum
Ford, Walker, Haggerty & Behar, LLP
St. Vincent's School for Boys
Community Action Marin
NGM Biopharmaceuticals
Pride Industries
Elijah House Foundation
Center Point
Aramark Campus, LLC at the University of Rochester
Northern Air Cargo
Forte Openings Solutions
Chiloquin Facility
Sky Zone
ERMC Aviation Services
Leidos Holdings
Dana
PULAU Corporation
T. Marzetti
Cano Health
Center for Family & Child Enrichment
Building Robotics
SSC Services for Education (Muncie Community Schools)
Tampa Sportservice
TransitAmerica Services
Lignetics (Cascade Locks Facility)
The Coca-Cola Company
CoStar Realty Information
Navajo Incorporated, Portland Facility
Brinks
Bunzl Distribution USA
ASM Global
Durhan School Services-Wichita Falls
Broadway Services
BH Security (Brinks Home)
Orchid Orthopedic Solutions
Why are layoffs happening in US?
American workers and businesses have faced economic uncertainty, partly due to the widespread impact of tariffs imposed on nearly every other country, as well as on specific sectors like steel, aluminum, and foreign automobiles.Layoffs may not always reflect the overall economic climate. Some companies reduce their workforce to boost profits, while others restructure to better meet consumer demand.
James Hohman, director of fiscal policy at the Mackinac Center for Public Policy, told Newsweek:
“In today’s America, pharmacists earn about twice as much as machinists. There are also twice as many drivers as metal workers, and driving typically offers higher pay. Overall, service industry jobs now outpace manufacturing in terms of compensation.
“The country as a whole has become wealthier. While the rich have certainly grown richer, lower-income Americans have also seen gains. More households today are earning higher incomes compared to a generation ago—and globalization has played a role in that progress.”
Bryan Driscoll, an HR consultant, previously told Newsweek: “Workers should be cautious—not because they’re failing to perform, but because many employers remain focused on short-term financial appearances. We’re seeing health insurers and government agencies cut jobs under the guise of restructuring or realignment, which often just means reducing headcount to reduce costs.”
Alex Beene, a financial literacy instructor at the University of Tennessee at Martin, also weighed in, telling Newsweek:
“There are really two kinds of layoffs happening. On one hand, federal agencies like the Department of Health and Human Services are undergoing significant restructuring as a result of new leadership. This means some roles may be eliminated or merged with others to meet efficiency goals.”
"At the same time, we're also seeing health insurers scaling back their workforces. Rising medical expenses paired with those who are insured utilizing their coverage more frequently have some insurers cutting jobs to free up cash in the face of lower revenues."