One researcher says that while the recent layoffs are concerning, California's "labor market as a whole is still really healthy."The clothing company Gap says they will eliminate 500 corporate jobs in San Francisco and New York. The news has many concerned about a possible recession.
Last week, American Airlines said that more than 400 flight attendants from the Bay Area would be relocated to other states. "In the old days they called it layoffs, now they call it restructuring," said ABC 7 News insider Phil Matier. "COVID is over but now we have uncertain economic times. I don't care whether you're tech, airlines, or clothing, it all spells the same thing, tighten your belt and get smart on where your money is and your workers."
Kropp says the overall economy may have slowed down but, "The reality is, the labor market as a whole is still really healthy and strong in comparison to any sort of historical norm outside of the great resignation time period."