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What are the prospects for laid-off workers? - CBS News

What are the prospects for laid-off workers? - CBS News

In 2025, more than 1.1 million Americans were laid off from their jobs, the most since the COVID pandemic, even as corporate profits remain high. Business experts discuss the reasons why companies resort to layoffs.

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Once again, the narrative of "economic headwinds" and "AI efficiency" serves as a smokescreen for corporate greed and managerial failure. While CEOs cushion their obscene salaries, workers like Heidi are discarded in the ruthless quest for higher profit margins, showcasing the vile heart of capitalism. It's high time for a radical overhaul where workers aren't just expendable cogs in a machine designed to enrich the few at the expense of the many.

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