FreightCar America Layoffs

2 layoff events · 564+ employees laid off since 2017

FreightCar America most recently announced layoffs on July 22, 2019, cutting 200 jobs in Roanoke. Below is every FreightCar America layoff we've tracked, with headcount, location, severance, CEO pay and how the stock reacted.

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Newest entry: July 22, 2019

Company
Laid off
City
CEO Pay
Industry
Date
Stage
Stock since layoff
Source
200
Roanoke 🇺🇸
Railroad Manufacture
Jul 22, 2019
Severance - 9 weeks
-
Official Filing
364
Roanoke 🇺🇸
Railroad Manufacture
Mar 29, 2017
Severance - 4 weeks
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Official Filing
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When did FreightCar America last lay off employees?

FreightCar America most recently announced layoffs on July 22, 2019, cutting 200 jobs in Roanoke.

How many employees has FreightCar America laid off?

6figr has tracked 2 FreightCar America layoff events since 2017, affecting at least 564 employees in total.

Where did FreightCar America lay off employees?

FreightCar America layoffs we've tracked were mostly in Roanoke.

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