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INVISTA Planning to Cut 100+ Jobs at Kingston Facility by August 2026

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Is INVISTA Cutting Jobs in Kingston?

Yes — INVISTA is reportedly planning to scale back its staffing levels at its facility in Kingston, Ont.

The workforce reduction, affecting more than 100 employees, is expected to begin on June 21, 2026 and wrap up on Aug. 2, 2026.


Which Roles at INVISTA are Affected?

To determine which roles at the Kingston facility should be eliminated, the global manufacturer looked at:

  • All employee work groups
  • Staff classification, seniority, etc.

Site manager David Dempster reassured employees that there aren’t plans for additional job cuts in the near future.


Source

The Whig-Standard obtained a recording of Dempster’s meeting with staff about the workforce reduction at INVISTA’s Kingston facility.


More INVISTA Layoff Coverage

For more information on the latest round of layoffs at INVISTA and the rights that non-unionized employees in Ontario have in this situation, see our INVISTA Layoffs & Severance Guide.

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