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Telus Finalizes Agreement for 2,059 Layoffs at Barcelona Content Moderation Hub

The deal, set to be signed Monday, includes severance, relocation support, and a small team retained for coordination.

La Torre Glòries, en la plaza de las Glòries, en Barcelona.

Overview

  • Telus and unions will officially sign the agreement on May 5, confirming the closure of the Torre Glòries moderation center in Barcelona.
  • The layoffs will affect 2,059 workers, who will receive severance of 33 days per year worked, totaling over €15 million in payouts.
  • Relocation options within Telus’s European operations include travel and housing subsidies, alongside an external job placement program.
  • A small team of 20 to 50 employees will remain at the Barcelona site to coordinate with other Telus centers.
  • Meta’s decision to shift content moderation services away from Barcelona prompted the layoffs, with Telus advertising similar roles in other locations, including Eastern Europe.