Union College
NY · Announced February 2, 2026
Reported impactAbout 40 dining employees laid off
Filled positions40
Vacant positionsNot separated
EvidencePublished reporting
About 40 college dining employees were laid off as Union moved the remaining dining operation to a contractor; affected employees could apply to the contractor or other college jobs
Stated reason: Cost reductions after the college missed enrollment goals for two years
Published reportingTimes Union
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