SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Amazon and UPS both announced on Tuesday significant layoffs across the United States, affecting thousands of jobs.

Amazon plans to cut more than 14,000 jobs, primarily targeting corporate positions as the company shifts its focus to artificial intelligence. Meanwhile, UPS has already cut over 48,000 jobs this year, with layoffs happening in Missouri cities like Joplin, Kansas City, and Saint Louis due to building closures.

Jeremy Manley, President of Teamsters Local No. 245, said that despite the UPS cuts, he doesn't expect changes in Springfield.

"I think it'll be business as usual just because of the environment of Springfield," said Manley. "We are tending to be on the right trajectory here. But when you have a company as big as UPS, it obviously affects us with b

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