JULY 14, 2025 — ANOTHER 121 EMPLOYEES
The company announced that it would lay off an additional 121 workers in Charles City, Iowa, and Waverly, Iowa, in another round of layoffs in addition to the 196 employees.
According to Iowa Workforce Development's WARN system, 18 layoffs are scheduled to occur in Charles City and 77 in Waverly in September. On December, 26 more layoffs are expected in Charles City.
According to a company spokesperson, "This consolidation allows Winnebago to streamline operations and focus on core manufacturing hubs in Forest City and Lake Mills, ensuring the long-term success and competitiveness of the Winnebago brand while driving enhanced focus on innovation."
May 27, 2025 — Original post…
Eden Prairie, Minnesota-based Winnebago Industries, a manufacturer of recreational products such as motorhomes and motorboats, has announced a third round of layoffs, following smaller cuts in July and October 2024.
Due to decreased customer demand and high inventory levels, approximately 196 production employees will be impacted in Forest City, Iowa; Charles City, Iowa; Lake Mills, Iowa; and Waverly, Iowa.
According to a company spokesperson, “After a thorough business analysis, the company has made the difficult decision to reduce the workforce and pause its Class A motorhome production line due to current inventory levels, challenging market conditions, and lower consumer demand. With this adjustment, we had to make the difficult decision to eliminate some roles at our Iowa campuses. We are assisting affected team members during this period of transition. We remain committed to the success of our flagship Winnebago brand and continue to be invested in the Iowa community.”
Change is coming. There will always be a tomorrow, no matter how much you may try to ignore it. There are no guarantees in life or promises for a bright future. We see good people being laid off through no fault of their own. Just because something terrible hasn't happened yet doesn't mean it won't. It can happen to anyone, anytime, anywhere. No one is guaranteed to wake up tomorrow and still have a job by evening. While many employees can read the writing on the wall, why do most assume it’s targeted at someone else? Are you now wondering, Am I Next?