FMC Denies Closing Cedar Rapids Plants Amid Recession Rumors
Iowa Manufacturing and Universal Engineering operate with minimal work forces as rumors swirl that Cedar Rapids FMC plants will shut or be sold. Company officials say no sale or shutdown plans exist though a restructuring may cut capacity. A severance plan for salaried staff is outlined and some workers have already relocated.
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Local credit union to weather FMC plant closure
The Hawkeye Credit Union, tied to FMC workers including General Mills and Harnischfeger plant staff, will be less affected by the Cedar Rapids plant shutdown than earlier layoffs. Officials say the shutdown plans include inventory buildout and transferring remaining stock to Kentucky, where all group products will be made.
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Cedar Rapids awaits new tenants after FMC shutdown
Cedar Rapids faces 400 job losses as FMC Corp ends production in the city. Mayor Don Canney and Chamber president Jack Evans say the plants will be marketed for full capacity use, with Displaced Worker Program and Iowa Job Service aiding workers. Teleconnect shows temporary leasing interest amid plans to repurpose facilities.
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Union negotiators hear of Cedar Rapids plant shutdown
FMC Corp. told United Auto Workers Local 299 in Cedar Rapids that all manufacturing will cease. The plant employs about 450 workers remaining, with 200 production staff, and severance terms were not discussed. The company called the shutdown irrevocable, to be completed in 90 to 120 days.
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Court to rule on whether Linda McMurrin may keep cougar Mia
A Linn District Court hearing set for March 19 will decide if the eight month old cougar Mia can return home from Cedar Rapids Animal Shelter after city officials found it at 2282 Blakely Blvd SE. The city alleges the animal is a nuisance and dangerous to people.
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