RTI announces second round of layoffs amid federal funding cuts

Amid Mass Layoffs, Foreign Aid Workers Call on Triangle Officials to Condemn USAID Funding Freeze

Foreign aid workers called on the Durham City Council this week to pass a resolution opposing Trump’s foreign aid cuts—cuts that have already drained hundreds of jobs from the Triangle.The proposed resolution, introduced by Mayor Leonardo Williams during a Thursday work session, condemns the Trump administration’s freeze on United States Agency for International Development (USAID) funding and calls for its immediate reversal.“There are folks th…

Cedar Valley organizations detail woes after federal funding freezes, layoffs

The forum comes a few weeks after many federal employees were emailed termination letters.

RTI announces second round of layoffs amid federal funding cuts

RTI International is cutting 150 jobs, including 80 in North Carolina, following 226 temporary layoffs last month. The Triangle-based nonprofit relies on funding from NIH and USAID, both facing potential budget cuts. RTI warns more workforce reductions may come as federal funding uncertainty continues.

RTI International cuts 150 more positions, 80 in NC, due to funding cuts

The non-profit research institute RTI International has announced more cuts due to a lack of federal funding.