BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — Another round of layoffs has been announced at Tesla's Gigafactory 2 in South Buffalo.
According to a WARN notice from the New York State Department of Labor, 27 employees have lost their jobs at the factory on South Park Ave.
This announcement comes after more than 285 workers (14% of the local workforce) lost their jobs at the same location.
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Former Tesla employee Jasmine Main shared her story with 7 News. She was stunned to find out she had been laid off just hours before her shift was set to start.
Associate Professor at the University at Buffalo School of Management Charles Lindsey explained to 7 News that these layoffs are likely a result of Tesla sales that have gone down over the past few years.
"The growth has been slowing in [sales of electric vehicles]," Lindsey said. "[Tesla] sales are down 13% compared to this time last year."
The Gigafactory in South Buffalo opened in 2017 after New York State spent $959 million to construct the high-tech facility.
As part of that deal, Tesla leases the building for $1 a year until 2027 in exchange for keeping at least 1,460 jobs in Buffalo.
