Amazon and UPS Announce Massive Layoffs, Impact on Idaho Unclear

E-commerce giant and shipping company cut thousands of jobs as Amazon reduces reliance on UPS

Jan. 28, 2026 at 8:15pm

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Amazon and UPS have both announced major layoffs, with Amazon cutting around 16,000 corporate jobs and UPS planning to cut 30,000 positions. While the companies have significant operations in Idaho, it's unclear how many local workers will be affected by the cuts.

Why it matters

The layoffs at Amazon and UPS reflect broader shifts in the e-commerce and logistics industries, as Amazon reduces its reliance on UPS for shipping. This could have ripple effects on the local economy in Idaho, where both companies have a major presence.

The details

Amazon said it will offer most U.S. employees 90 days to find a new internal role, and will provide severance pay and other support to those who can't. UPS said the majority of its cuts will come through attrition. Neither company has provided specifics on how Idaho operations will be impacted.

  • On January 29, 2026, UPS announced plans to cut 30,000 jobs this year.
  • On January 30, 2026, Amazon announced it would lay off around 16,000 corporate employees.

The players

UPS Inc.

A global shipping and logistics company that is reducing its reliance on Amazon as a customer.

Amazon

The e-commerce giant that is headquartered in Seattle and Arlington, Virginia, and has a significant operational footprint in Idaho's Treasure Valley region.

Beth Galetti

Amazon's senior vice president of people, experience and technology, who announced the company's layoffs.

Karen Tomaszewski Hill

A spokesperson for UPS who provided information about the company's layoffs.

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What they’re saying

“As I shared in October, we've been working to strengthen our organization by reducing layers, increasing ownership, and removing bureaucracy. While many teams finalized their organizational changes in October, other teams did not complete that work until now.”

— Beth Galetti, Amazon's senior vice president of people, experience and technology

“These plans include an assessment of our entire US network. I do not have information regarding any closures in Idaho at this time. Please keep in mind, this assessment is ongoing and information is subject to change.”

— Karen Tomaszewski Hill, UPS spokesperson

What’s next

The companies have not provided specifics on how their layoffs will impact Idaho operations, so it remains to be seen how many local jobs will be affected. The situation is still developing.

The takeaway

The layoffs at Amazon and UPS reflect broader shifts in the e-commerce and logistics industries, and could have significant ripple effects on the local economy in Idaho, where both companies have a major presence. However, the full impact on Idaho workers remains unclear at this time.