Sesame Workshop announced significant layoffs following the decision by Max to stop distributing Sesame Street episodes after 2025. The layoffs come after employees requested union recognition. The organization cited changing media and funding landscapes for the downsizing. Warner Bros. Discovery, which owns Max, decided not to renew its deal to fund new episodes of Sesame Street after 10 years. Despite the difficult decision, Sesame Workshop is committed to continuing its mission.
Source: https://www.npr.org/2025/03/05/nx-s1-5319076/sesame-workshop-layoffs