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The closure of Tyson Foods' beef plant in Lexington, Nebraska, after over two decades, is threatening to devastate the small town's economy, displacing 7,000 jobs and risking the community's American Dream, with many residents facing uncertain futures and potential mass migration.
The closure of Tyson Foods' beef processing plant in Lexington, Nebraska, is estimated to cause nearly $3.3 billion in annual economic losses, including significant job cuts, reduced income, and decreased tax revenues, primarily impacting Dawson County and surrounding areas amid ongoing challenges in the cattle industry.
The Tyson beef plant in Lexington, Nebraska, set to close on January 20 after over three decades, will result in the loss of 3,200 jobs, threatening the small town's economy and community fabric, with broader impacts expected across the region.
The Momence Packing Company in Illinois, a community staple for over 60 years, abruptly closed in June, resulting in 300 workers losing their jobs with little notice, despite recent investments in the facility. Johnsonville Foods cited operational optimization and future growth plans for other facilities as reasons for the closure, which has deeply affected the local community and workers like Lupe Hernandez, who had planned to work longer. The company is providing 60 days of pay and benefits, but the sudden closure highlights economic and social challenges for the affected workers and community.
The Momence Packing Company in Illinois, a key local employer for over 60 years, abruptly closed, leaving 274 workers unemployed with little notice, despite recent investments in the facility. Johnsonville Foods cited operational optimization as the reason for closure, transferring assets to other facilities and promising 60 days of pay and benefits. The sudden shutdown has devastated the community and highlighted challenges in employment and financial stability for affected workers, who are advised to file for unemployment, seek local resources, and consider retraining or part-time work.
Frito-Lay closed its Rancho Cucamonga manufacturing plant after over 55 years, resulting in hundreds of job losses, amid broader company cutbacks due to declining snack sales. The closure, which lacked formal WARN notice, marks a significant shift for the community and the company's operations, with ongoing warehouse and distribution activities.
Frito-Lay's 55-year-old manufacturing plant in Rancho Cucamonga, known for producing Flamin’ Hot Cheetos and other snacks, closed its production line on June 9, 2025, with employees receiving 10 weeks of severance pay.
Blue Diamond will close its historic midtown plant in Sacramento over the next two years to consolidate operations and protect its cooperative's financial stability, resulting in 600 job losses. The move reflects challenges faced by California's almond industry, including droughts and supply chain issues, and opens opportunities for redevelopment of the site to support future economic growth in Sacramento.
Tyson Foods announced it will lay off 809 employees and close its beef and pork processing plant in Emporia, Kansas. Despite reporting a fourth-quarter profit of $357 million, the company is restructuring and encourages affected workers to apply for other positions within the company. Tyson is also collaborating with Kansas government officials to provide resources for the laid-off employees.
Microchip Technology Inc. announced it will close its Tempe, Arizona plant, impacting approximately 500 employees. The company also revised its financial outlook for the December quarter to the lower end of its initial forecast of around $1.03 billion, citing slower-than-expected orders.
Tyson Foods announced the permanent closure of its pork plant in Perry, Iowa, affecting over 1,200 jobs. The decision is part of the company's efforts to optimize operations and asset utilization. The closure is expected to take place on June 28, posing a significant impact on the local community. Tyson Foods encourages affected employees to apply for other open roles within the company and is working with state and local officials to provide support.
Tyson Foods is permanently closing its pork-packing plant in Perry, Iowa, leaving over 1,000 workers without jobs by late June. The move is part of a series of closures expected to occur within the first half of fiscal 2024, with the company facing significant charges. The decision comes amid challenging economic conditions for the pork industry, with rising costs and financial downturns impacting producers. The state of Iowa is offering support to affected employees, and the company is encouraging workers to apply for other positions within the company.
Tyson Foods is permanently closing its pork packing plant in Perry, Iowa, leaving 1,276 workers without jobs. The closure, scheduled for late June, comes after a tough year for the pork industry, with the facility processing about 9,000 hogs daily. The move is attributed to economic challenges faced by pork producers, and Tyson is encouraging employees to apply for other positions within the company. The closure will have a significant impact on the Perry community, and efforts are underway to assist impacted employees in finding new jobs.
Michelin has announced the gradual closure of its Ardmore tire manufacturing plant by the end of 2025 or sooner, impacting approximately 1,400 employees. Rubber-mixing operations will continue at the plant, but Michelin stated that the facility is not cost-competitive and further investments would negatively affect other US sites in their network. Staff reductions will begin in mid-2024, with a plan to continue reducing staff through 2025.
Erie County Executive Brenton Davis expressed concern over alleged developments at the Wabtec plant in Lawrence Park that could lead to its closure, urging the company and the UE 506 union to reach a settlement and allow workers to vote on a contract proposal. The union president, Scott Slawson, stated that there have been no discussions about closing the Erie site during negotiations and remains hopeful for a resolution that meets the needs of the union workers while supporting the local economy. Wabtec emphasized the need for cost competitiveness and labor stability at the Erie site, warning that the union's demands could negatively impact employees and the community. Both sides are set to resume negotiations.