**********************************CCMA KY/Tyson GA/Sinomax AZ mfg WARN + IL surge (T-Mobile/First Brands/TreeHouse/Walmart/Saks) + Swedish AL + Southern Parallel AL sawmill + Idaho Meat Processing ID** [developing] [developing] [developing] [developing] [developing] [developing]
Key Questions
What is happening with CCMA in Kentucky?
CCMA in KY is filing WARN notices for 114 layoffs. This is part of regional manufacturing closures under scrutiny.
Details on Tyson Foods layoffs in Georgia?
Tyson Foods is closing a Georgia plant, leading to 168 layoffs. The closure is set for later this year.
What layoffs are announced by Sinomax in Arizona?
Sinomax, a foam mattress maker, plans to shut down Phoenix production, laying off 70-90 workers effective April 27, relocating to TN.
What is the situation at Idaho Meat Processing?
Idaho Meat Processing (Intermountain Packing) abruptly laid off 150 employees at its Iona Road facility in Idaho Falls on April 3, with a late WARN notice filed April 6 post-acquisition, potentially violating regulations.
Which Illinois companies are seeing layoffs?
Illinois has a surge including T-Mobile (172), First Brands (1,000+), TreeHouse, Saks, and Walmart Matteson (111, possibly sham). These are under probe.
What is closing in Alabama?
Southern Parallel Forest Products sawmill in Albertville, AL, is closing, affecting ~62 workers (WARN filed last month, closure Thursday due to slump/fire). Swedish Match in Dothan, AL, plans 54 layoffs by May 31.
Are there legal issues with these layoffs?
Probes and suits are ongoing in KY/GA/IL/AZ/AL/ID, including Clintwood suits and potential WARN violations like Idaho's late notice. Former EKY miners also allege labor act violations.
What other manufacturing layoffs are noted?
Additional closures include three Newark companies planning 357 layoffs over two months. Walmart is also closing facilities in IL (Matteson 111) and MA fulfillment center.
Southern Parallel Forest Products AL sawmill Albertville ~62 WARN filed last month closure Thursday (slump/fire); Swedish Match Dothan AL 54 May31; Sinomax AZ 70-90 Apr27 to TN; Tyson GA 168; CCMA KY 114; Idaho Meat Processing Iona Rd ID 150 abrupt Apr3 late WARN Apr6 post-AFN acq (violation); IL: Walmart Matteson 111 sham?, T-Mobile 172, First Brands 1k+, TreeHouse/Saks; Clintwood suits; probe KY/GA/IL/AZ/AL/ID.