February 2026

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JBS Meatpacking Workers Vote 99% to Strike

Nearly 3,800 meatpacking workers at JBS's Greeley, Colorado plant voted 99% to authorize the facility's first-ever strike after eight months of stalled contract talks and allegations of unfair labor practices.

February 10, 2026Read Article

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30,000 Refinery Workers Just Dodged a Nationwide Strike

The United Steelworkers union reached a four-year national agreement with Marathon Petroleum covering 30,000 oil refinery and petrochemical workers, averting a strike that could have disrupted two-thirds of US refining capacity. The deal delivers 15% in raises, but BP is already defying the pattern.

February 10, 2026Read Article

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Canada Loses 25,000 Jobs as Manufacturing Reels from U.S. Tariffs

Canada lost 25,000 jobs in January 2026 — the first net loss since August — as manufacturing shed 28,000 positions amid ongoing U.S. tariff pressure.

February 9, 2026Read Article

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SpaceX's Starbase Grows Into Company Town as Engineers Face Relocation Pressure

SpaceX's Texas launch site is now an official city with 3,400 employees. As headquarters moves from California, engineers face tough choices about uprooting families.

February 9, 2026Read Article

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Workday Cuts 400 Jobs as Software Stocks Reel from AI Fears

Workday announces 400 layoffs — its second major reduction in a year — as software stocks face unprecedented selling pressure amid AI disruption concerns.

February 9, 2026Read Article

Career Tips

How to Get Into Vet School in 2026: Complete Requirements Guide (GPA, Experience, Application Timeline)

How hard is it to get into vet school? 10,800-11,000 applicants vie for 3,900-4,000 seats. See 2026 GPA averages, GRE rules and experience hours.

February 9, 2026Read Article

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How Long Is Vet School? Complete 2026 Timeline (From Undergrad to DVM to Specialization)

How long is vet school? 4 years after a bachelor's degree, so about 8 years to become a vet. See each DVM year, 6-7 year fast tracks and specialty paths.

February 9, 2026Read Article

Layoffs

Gemini Cuts 200 Jobs: Winklevoss Twins Exit Europe Amid Crypto Downturn

Gemini announces 200 layoffs and exits UK, EU, and Australia as Winklevoss twins pivot to U.S. operations and prediction markets amid crypto downturn.

February 6, 2026Read Article

AI Layoffs or AI Washing? What's Really Behind 108,000 January Job Cuts

January 2026 saw 108,000 layoffs — highest since 2009. Companies blamed AI for 55,000 cuts in 2025, but experts warn of "AI washing" masking real reasons.

February 6, 2026Read Article

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Super Bowl Sick Monday 2026: Why 26.2 Million Workers Will Call Out

Record 26.2 million U.S. workers plan to skip work after Super Bowl LX, costing employers $5.2 billion as debate over a national holiday intensifies.

February 6, 2026Read Article

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Weak Freight Demand Triggers Thousands of Job Cuts Across Logistics and Manufacturing

More than 2,200 logistics and manufacturing workers have lost jobs in early 2026 as companies grapple with excess capacity, lost contracts, and weak demand.

February 4, 2026Read Article

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Amazon Layoffs Hit 2,198 Workers in Washington State — Software Engineers Hardest Hit

Amazon's January 2026 layoffs will cut 2,198 jobs in Washington State, with one-third being software engineers. More than half affect core product and engineering teams.

February 4, 2026Read Article

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AI Job Displacement: Women in Tech Face Growing Risks

New research shows 86% of workers most vulnerable to AI displacement are women. The UK faces twice the international average in AI-driven job losses.

February 4, 2026Read Article

Anthropic's Legal Plugin Triggers $285 Billion Global Market Rout — What It Means for Tech and Legal Jobs

Anthropic's Claude Cowork legal plugin sparked a $285 billion selloff in software and legal tech stocks. Indian IT giants Infosys and TCS dropped up to 6%.

February 4, 2026Read Article

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Are AI Layoffs at Amazon Real? Untangling Fact From Narrative

Amazon cut 30,000+ corporate jobs since October 2025. But is AI really driving the layoffs, or is that just the story companies want Wall Street to hear?

February 3, 2026Read Article

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Analyst Warns Oracle Could Cut Up to 30,000 Jobs to Fund AI Data Center Expansion

TD Cowen warns Oracle may cut 20,000-30,000 jobs to fund $156 billion AI infrastructure buildout. Banks pull back lending as debt concerns mount.

February 3, 2026Read Article

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Signify Cuts 900 Jobs Worldwide as Stock Hits Record Low

Signify announces 900 global job cuts to save €180M as world's largest lighting maker reports disappointing 2025 results. Stock falls 15% — worst day since IPO.

February 3, 2026Read Article

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Half of AI-Driven Layoffs Will Reverse by 2027, Gartner Predicts

Gartner predicts 50% of companies that cut jobs for AI will rehire by 2027. With 55% of employers already regretting layoffs, the AI hiring reversal is underway.

February 3, 2026Read Article

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Group 1 Automotive Signals More UK Dealership Closures in 2026

Group 1 Automotive plans further UK job cuts and showroom closures in 2026 despite record $22.6B revenue. All 10 JLR sites closing by 2027.

February 3, 2026Read Article