Goodyear Deflates Ohio Workforce: Hundreds of Jobs Rolling to Costa Rica

Double Whammy for Ohio: Goodyear and Bath & Body Works Cut Jobs in Same Week

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Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. has announced plans to relocate 175 jobs from its Akron headquarters to a new facility in Costa Rica. The decision, set to take effect in early 2025, is part of the company's "Goodyear Forward" transformation plan, aimed at streamlining operations and reducing costs.

This relocation represents a notable shift for Goodyear, which currently employs over 2,500 workers in Akron out of its global workforce of approximately 71,000. The move is expected to impact roles supporting Goodyear's America's business and corporate functions, potentially altering the economic fabric of the local community.

The news comes on the heels of another significant job cut announcement in Ohio. Earlier this week, Bath & Body Works Logistics Services revealed plans to scale back its distribution operations in Columbus, resulting in the elimination of 75 positions. These back-to-back announcements have raised concerns about the stability of Ohio's job market and the broader implications for the state's economy.

Ohio Job Cuts

I have reported extensively on the growing number of layoffs in Ohio over the recent weeks. Since May, the following job cuts have been announced in Ohio.

• Nordic Consulting Group is laying off 61 employees in Columbus on August 31.
• Associated Materials laid off 184 staff at a facility in Cuyahoga Falls on May 20.
• Bath & Body Works Logistics Services laid off 85 Columbus staff on June 22.
• Xeilia Pharmaceuticals n filed a notice with the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services advising they were laying off 214 staff in Bedford.
• IAC Wauseon filed a notice with the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services advising that it will lay off 175 employees over the coming months.
• Barclays advised they would be closing a call center in Cincinnati, leading to 252 staff losing their jobs.
• Health Help has advised that 22 staff in Ohio will be laid off on June 28.
• Optum is closing a facility in Toledo, which will result in 129 people losing their jobs.
• Arlington Contact Lens Services will be laying off 151 staff in Columbus.
• EVO Transportation advised they were laying off 82 staff at a location in Columbus in June.
• Bon Appetit announced that 222 employees would be laid off due to losing a contract.
• Oak View Group advised they were laying off 108 staff in Ohio.
• Dollar General laid off 265 staff across several Ohio locations.
• Sid Tool Company is closing a warehouse in Columbus, resulting in 130 employees losing their jobs.
• Brightview Landscapes also filed a notice advising that 86 staff in New Albany were laid off on May 1.
• Global food giant Nestle announced layoffs. In total, 254 staff members at Nestlé USA’s Solon campus will lose their jobs in the coming months.
• Amsive LLC advised the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services of job cuts to take place in May.

Your thoughts

Are you concerned by the number of job losses in Ohio? Is there anything Gov DeWine can do to address this? Who is to blame for all these lost jobs?

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