Academy Lays Off 10% Of Staff Due To Budget Deficit
The California Academy of Sciences in San Francisco is laying off 53 workers, representing nearly 10% of its staff. Academy leaders cited an $8 million budget shortfall for the current year. The deficit is attributed to rising costs, declining tourism, and changes in visitor behavior. The organization stated it is prioritizing the future of tourism. The decision follows rising costs, according to the report. Union leaders claimed alternatives like leadership pay cuts or using institutional funds were not fully considered.
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“The California Academy of Sciences in San Francisco is laying off 53 workers, nearly 10% of its staff, in response to a growing budget deficit.”
KQED FM
“is laying off 53 workers, nearly 10% of its staff, in response to a growing budget deficit. Academy leaders say they're dealing with an $8 million shortfall this year due to rising costs, declining tourism, and changes in visitor behavior.”
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