Recent major layoffs in Massachusetts

In September 2008, the credit crisis accelerated as many major financial institutions such as Lehman Brothers and Merrill Lynch & Co. faltered. The distressed economy created thousands of job cuts throughout the country, including in Massachusetts.

Here is a list of some of the Massachusetts employers that announced major job cuts– 50 jobs or more in a single event – between late August 2008 and mid-February 2009.

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In September 2008, the credit crisis accelerated as many major financial institutions such as Lehman Brothers and Merrill Lynch & Co. faltered. The distressed economy created thousands of job cuts throughout the country, including in Massachusetts. Here is a list of some of the Massachusetts employers that announced major job cuts– 50 jobs or more in a single event – between late August 2008 and mid-February 2009.