1. United States
2. Mass.
3. Letter

I am writing to express serious concern about the growing trend of mass firings across various industries in the United States and the devastating impact it continues to have on American workers, families, and communities. Whether due to corporate restructuring, technological automation, political decisions, or profit-driven layoffs, these large-scale job losses leave people without livelihoods, benefits, or a path forward—often with little warning or support. In many cases, the workers affected are those who contributed years of labor and loyalty, only to be cast aside during moments of economic uncertainty or executive strategy shifts. These actions don’t just hurt individuals—they destabilize entire communities, increase demand on public assistance programs, and weaken the middle class. While businesses often cite financial reasons for these cuts, many mass firings happen in periods of record profits or due to shareholder pressure, not necessity. I urge Congress to consider legislation that: • Requires transparency and notice before large-scale layoffs. • Expands protections and severance rights for laid-off workers. • Provides robust support for retraining, mental health care, and job placement. • Holds corporations accountable when mass firings are preventable or unethical. The United States must remain a place where hard work is respected and people are not disposable. We need labor laws and economic policies that reflect that belief. Please act swiftly to address this crisis with compassion, fairness, and long-term solutions. Your leadership on this issue is not only necessary—it’s overdue. Thank you for your time and service.