Maytag Closure Spurs New Paths for Herrin Worker
Lisa Wade, a single mother from Herrin, began a new career after the Maytag washer plant closed last December. She enrolled at John A. Logan College pursuing an associate degree in tourism management with Man-Tra-Con support to sustain her family while balancing school and two daughters. Kent Karnoski tutors her in computer skills while career specialists help displaced workers stay on track toward graduation.
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Herrin Maytag plant closes after 60 years of work
Displaced Herrin workers face a tough transition as the Maytag Laundry Products plant shuts down after six decades of mass producing washers and dryers. Despite the loss of a high paying job, local support and potential new opportunities offer cautious optimism for families of about 1,000 workers.
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Former Maytag workers in Herrin find new careers
After the Herrin Maytag plant closure, union helped secure a decent severance package. The state offers training incentives and extended unemployment benefits to two years to pursue an associate degree at John A. Logan College. Local businesses like Bryan Furniture donated debts, gift certs from Harrison Bruce Foundation aided and several area colleges provide support as workers transition.
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Illinois bids for FutureGen plant in Tuscola area
Four Illinois sites including Tuscola and Mattoon compete with Odessa and Jewett Texas for a 1.75 billion FutureGen power plant that will fuse clean coal with hydrogen output and near zero pollution. The project promises 150 permanent and 1300 construction jobs and places where the plant would be built. The winner will be announced by the FutureGen Industrial Alliance.
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