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Whirlpool in Amana is laying off more than 600 workers later this summer.
The company confirmed to our newsroom that at least 650 employees will be let go, saying in a statement:
Whirlpool Corporation has made necessary adjustments to production at its Amana operations to align with current market conditions driven by consumer demand. This has resulted in the announcement of a workforce reduction of approximately 650 employees within specific production teams at the facility. We are committed to supporting affected employees through this transition by providing access to onsite HR support and a dedicated employee support line, an employee assistance program, and guidance on unemployment benefits through Iowa Workforce Development.
The layoffs will take effect on June 1st this year.