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More than 100 workers are set to lose their jobs near downtown Kansas City this spring after a company announced the end of its government-related operations at a local site.
The layoffs are tied to the expiration of federal contracts, highlighting how changes in government work can directly affect local employment.
Company Announces Closure Near Union Station
TelaForce, a subsidiary of Florida-based tech services firm Titan Technologies, has formally notified state officials that it will shut down its operations at 2300 Main Street, close to Union Station.
According to the notification letter, the closure is the result of government contracts coming to an end. As a result, the Kansas City location will permanently close on March 20, triggering significant job losses in the area.
104 Employees Impacted by the Layoffs
The shutdown will affect a total of 104 employees, spanning several roles within the company’s data-collection operations. The impacted positions include:
- 9 data collection supervisors
- 89 interviewers
- 5 lead interviewers
- 1 task manager
The letter states that none of the affected workers are represented by a labor union, meaning there is no collective bargaining agreement tied to the layoffs.
Possible Opportunities With New Contractors
While the closure brings uncertainty, the company indicated that some employees may be able to apply for positions with other contractors. These contractors are expected to take over work related to the expiring government agreements.
However, no guarantees of rehiring were provided, and details about which contractors might assume the work remain unclear.
Federal Contracts Tied to U.S. Department of Labor
Public federal records show that TelaForce held three contracts for data-collection services awarded by the U.S. Department of Labor.
Key details from federal data include:
- All three contracts are related to data collection services
- One major contract began in June 2019
- That contract lists a potential end date of March 20
- Contract descriptions reference “labor force statistics” activities
- Other contracts show possible expiration later this year
Despite these records, officials have not clarified why the contracts are ending now.
Limited Response From Company and Federal Officials
Titan Technologies did not respond to requests for comment regarding the layoffs or the contract expirations.
Similarly, a spokesperson for the U.S. Department of Labor did not answer questions about the purpose of the contracts or the reasons behind their expected expiration in 2025.
Broader Impact on the Kansas City Workforce
The loss of more than 100 jobs near downtown Kansas City is a significant blow to the local workforce, particularly for employees whose work depends on long-term federal contracts.
The situation underscores the vulnerability of contract-based employment and the ripple effects when government funding priorities change.
As March 20 approaches, affected workers are left weighing their options—whether seeking roles with incoming contractors or searching for new opportunities elsewhere in the region.
The planned closure of TelaForce’s Kansas City site will result in 104 job losses this spring, driven by the expiration of federal contracts tied to labor force data collection.
While some workers may find opportunities with new contractors, uncertainty remains due to limited communication from both the company and federal agencies.
The development serves as a reminder of how closely local employment can be tied to government contracting decisions, especially in specialized data and research roles.