Maytag Plant to Close in Herrin after Whirlpool decision
Whirlpool will shut the Herrin Maytag plant on December 31, eliminating about 1,000 jobs after a merger and restructuring. Two other plants in Searcy Arkansas and Newton Iowa will close similarly as production shifts to Clyde and Marion Ohio. Mayor Ritter and spokeswoman Jody Lau called the move difficult but aimed at cost efficiency.
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Closure hits Herrin as Whirlpool shutters plant
Whirlpool Corp will close its Herrin facility and cut nearly 1000 jobs after acquiring Maytag, a move officials warn could devastate Southern Illinois economic growth and push many families into hardship. Local leaders vow to contest the decision and seek alternatives. Raymond Lenzi of SIU Carbondale calls it a tragic day for Herrin and the region.
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Herrin plant closure prompts townwide scramble for survival
Whirlpool delivers crushing blow as Herrin plant shuts down. Jim Muir notes the lasting impact on thousands in the region. A timeline traces the plant history while editors warn the closure will reshape the community and its economy.
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Herrin Maytag closure brings tears to workers and officials
In Herrin a Maytag plant closure affects nearly 1,000 employees. Mayor Vic Ritter and regional leaders vowed to fight for workers as a grieving employee wept beside the 60 year old plant, receiving support and a quiet embrace.
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Local leaders urge jobs plan after Maytag sale
Marion Mayor Bob Butler says the Whirlpool Maytag acquisition should be viewed as opportunity, urging area residents to pursue new industries and employment for displaced workers. Union steward John LaMaster voices uncertainty while Brent Gentry notes wide impact on Southern Illinois and Williamson County.
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