Larson Statement on the Aetna CVS Health Layoff Announcement

East Hartford, CT – Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released this statement following the announcement that Aetna CVS Health will lay off 5,000 employees this year: 

“First and foremost, my thoughts are with the thousands of families that these layoffs will impact, and I am committed to doing whatever my office can do to help those workers recover,” said Larson. “It is disappointing to see five years after the merger of CVS Health and Aetna, the company is making significant layoffs and it raises questions about the impact large corporate mergers are having on employees, shareholders, and the public. Aetna CVS Health employs thousands of workers in our state and we must ensure they can continue to support their families.”