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The recent wave of layoffs at Sesame Workshop underscores the severity of its financial downturn. According to statements from President and CEO Sher Rollins Weston, the organization plans to significantly reduce its workforce, citing a “budget gap” caused by the end of key funding deals and shifting priorities. Over 200 employees, including early childhood educators, production staff, and fundraisers, have announced their intentions to unionize, signaling a desire for better working conditions amid uncertain times.