Uber and Amazon announce job cuts affecting thousands
Uber is cutting about 10% of its global workforce, which is estimated at approximately 3,300 employees. Amazon also announced job reductions in several U.S. locations, including Bellevue, Seattle, Sumner, Sunnyvale, and San Francisco, affecting around 150 workers in mid-October. The total number of U.S. tech sector layoffs reported for the week ended September 9, 2026, reached at least 4,442, according to Crunchbase News.
- Uber's 10% cut estimates to 3,300 workers
- Amazon to lay off staff in Washington and California
- Amazon's California cuts affect about 150 employees
- Total U.S. tech layoffs for the week reached 4,442
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