John Deere Layoffs and Production Shift to Mexico Amid Midwest Manufacturing Slump
TL;DR
John Deere has announced additional layoffs affecting 58 employees in Urbandale, 49 in Waterloo, and 16 in Ankeny, totaling 549 layoffs at the Waterloo Works facility since spring. Local leaders, including Waterloo Mayor Quentin Hart, State Senator Eric Giddens, Representative Ashley Hinson, and Senator Chuck Grassley, have expressed their concerns and support for the affected workers, emphasizing the need for state assistance and job services.
- John Deere layoffs published on Iowa Workforce, city leaders and lawmakers respond kwwl.com
- Deere to lay off global production, salaried employees at end of third quarter WCF Courier
- John Deere opening facility in Mexico, moving some production away from Iowa KCCI Des Moines
- Report shows continued Midwest manufacturing slump as John Deere plans to shift production line to Mexico WHO TV 13 Des Moines News & Weather
- Deere & Co. layoffs, Cargill workers strike in Canada Successful Farming
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