Mayor Ben Blake announced the city would hold a job fair in response to the layoffs of 300 workers at the Subway sandwich shop headquarters in the city.
State Sen. James Maroney (D-Milford) and state Representative Kim Rose (D-Milford) released a statement in conjunction with Blake Feb. 10 about the layoffs and the job fair.
“I feel deeply for the 300 hard-working employees who dedicated their lives to serving Subway and our community,” Maroney said. “I am grateful to Mayor Blake and the City of Milford for holding a job fair for those displaced. I look forward to working with the city, the Department of Labor, and the Workforce boards to assist those in need during this difficult time.”
“Taking direct and immediate action in the face of these layoffs is crucial,” Rose. “Mayor Blake’s leveraging of local and state resources to help these workers get back on their feet is a great start and I am committed to coordinating with the city to help those affected.”
“I am disappointed to hear of the layoffs at Subway. This impacts our neighbors, friends and family,” Blake said. “The city is prepared and committed to working with Subway and the Department of Labor, amongst other organizations, to ensure a pathway for continued employment through resumé assistance, job fairs and more. From my understanding, this downsizing is part of a long-term plan to improve efficiencies and performance within the company. I am hopeful that the end result will mean future growth for the company, making way for new opportunities in Milford and beyond.”
The Career Assistance Program for those displaced will take place on Thursday, Feb. 20 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Parsons Memorial Gymnasium at 70 West Rd. in Milford. Those interested can contact Julie Nash at jnash@milfordct.gov for more information.
Subway is the largest food franchise in the world, with about 24,000 stores in America and 42,000 stores worldwide. The availability of eat-in phone apps has affected the company, causing it to close thousands of stores around the country over the past few years.