Workers Face Layoffs, Wage Stagnation & Exploitation
10 posts across 5 communities since Jul 2026; 50% from r/Professors.
“This happened last week , and I'm wondering if anyone knows more by now about who, and which departments, will be cut. There was a thread that discussed this the day it happened (it came out that it was Stockton after the OP tried to keep it anonymous). Anyone have an update or…”
“Throwaway, obviously, but it'd probably be relatively easy to figure out which university. Public, Teaching-Focused, Unionized Northeast US school. School already offered VSIPs and I guess just not enough people took them (but honestly would it ever have been enough?) I'm one of…”
“SLU has serious budget problems and will be laying off people. The situation will be even worse than the Illinois institute of technology.”
A recurring theme highlights worker dissatisfaction stemming from layoffs, low wages, and perceived exploitation. Posts mention faculty layoffs at The New School, concerns about inflation impacting workers, a water district firing its best operator for minimal pay, and general frustration with working conditions.
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“This happened last week , and I'm wondering if anyone knows more by now about who, and which departments, will be cut. There was a thread that discussed this the day it happened (it came out that it was Stockton after the OP tried to…”
“Throwaway, obviously, but it'd probably be relatively easy to figure out which university. Public, Teaching-Focused, Unionized Northeast US school. School already offered VSIPs and I guess just not enough people took them (but honestly would it ever have been enough?) I'm one of many TT professors. We have a handful of full-time NTTPs and Tenured folks as well; apparently we're laid off in order of 'years of service' if there's a layoff coming to your unit, so I think the”
“SLU has serious budget problems and will be laying off people. The situation will be even worse than the Illinois institute of technology. submitted by /u/AccomplishedSky8513 [link] [comments]”
“Over the past few years, a number of (previously tenured) faculty have been laid off through university and department closures and consolidations. Recent examples include the University of North Texas, Illinois Institute of Technology, West Virginia University and Portland State. With this in mind, I am wondering: are any of you are making back-up plans in case you were to lose your job? If so, what are your plans? I am in field in which I could easily make a transition to industry and get a hi”
“Another university downsizing amid the demographic cliff. Gift link to NYTimes article: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/05/nyregion/new-school-faculty-fired-nyc.html?unlocked\_article\_code=1.3FA.LxkZ.xiQtPSATl2bR&smid=url-share I guess I’m not surprised they took the chance to get rid of someone critical of them. submitted by /u/UrsusMaritimus2 [link] [comments]”
“The layoffs are part of a broader restructuring plan aimed at slashing The New School’s total workforce by 20 percent to close a deficit now standing at $60 million. The administration has already eliminated or “paused” over 23 degree majors and 16 minors, suspended doctoral admissions across nearly all PhD programs for 2026–2027, and dissolved the historic Schools of Public Engagement. Last December, 169 full-time faculty received letters offering buyouts and early retirement and giving them ba”
“2 days of water left and we all said nope to running the plant. The bosses need to see what a shit show it'll be if we run dry.. fire chief has other towns bringing in 10k tenders in case there is a fire. Power to the workers if you pull this shit good luck finding someone else who can run this 1980's tech .. also they pay 16 an hour so we're basically working for charity wages. and there are like 3-4 people in our state who can run this thing and mabye 2 who can do the reports for w”