JPL Pasadena Staff Cuts February 2024

JPL which is managed by Caltech in Pasadena has announced that layoffs of approx 8% of the workforce are being announced on Wednesday February 7, 2024.

Approx 530 staff positions and 40 contract positions would be affected.   JPL employs approx 6,000 in the Pasadena area facilities with headquarters in Pasadena.

This layoff will have immediate impact on the local economy with many of those laid off looking for work elsewhere as a result.

This is the notice on the PL website.

More details are coming.

Adam Schiff who is running for a California State Senate released a message related to the PL layoffs.