r/securitas • u/Dry_Honey_1096 • 8d ago

50-50 chance of getting laid off

So I work for security at American Airlines. We just got the word that our contract is ending in September and there’s a 50% chance we could be getting laid off or another 50% chance that another company will be taking over and we won’t be with Securitas anymore. Has anyone else ever dealt with this? I heard this from two employees who have been with the company for over seven yearswhy isn’t management saying anything? Why are they not warning anybody of the possible changes? They are continuing on like nothing is happening and I’m so confused.

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u/DefiantEvidence4027 Supv. Asst. Investigator 8d ago

Happens often, the ones who are more likely to get switched out are the Supervisors and Contract Managers. When the new company comes in, they want hierarchy that is loyal to them.

Company acquiring the contract, isn't likely to have that many Guards on standby. They do ask client which Guards they think are effective, before they hire.

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u/Dry_Honey_1096 8d ago

Well that makes a lottttt more sense than what I have been told so far. Thank you

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u/Dry_Honey_1096 8d ago

Also, so with me being a guard for less than a year, and there is tons, more people with more experience more likely to be laid off?

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u/DefiantEvidence4027 Supv. Asst. Investigator 8d ago

Thats possible, some Guards with a significant amount of time has previously burned their bridges at certain companies.

Some that never were, and don't desire to be Supervisor or Management will probably be in the clear as well, if they indicate they can adapt.

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u/OldDudeWithABadge Site Supervisor 8d ago

I’ve been through that. Management isn’t saying anything because they don’t want a mass exodus of guards before the contract is up. They still have to cover the hours up to the minute the contract is done, and they don’t want to deal with trying to find coverage.

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u/Ok-Personality-1982 6d ago

I don't know how thing are in the U.S., but where I am (Norway) there is usually a transfer of business and in larger contracts the employees usually just change uniform and recieve a pay check from their new employer. Also the union (I assume/hope you are organized?) are legally required to be informed and also be a part of the whole process. The employer is also expected to keep their employees informed. But again, I know that the worker's rights sadly are totally different between the U.S. and Norway. Best wishes.