AM I NEXT? NO LOVE AT FOSTER FARMS

Livingston, California-based Foster Farms, a poultry processor specializing in chicken and turkey parts, has announced the closure of its Turlock, California turkey processing plant.

The closure will impact 519 employees and commence on May 9, 2025.

According to a company statement, “Foster Farms is closing its fresh turkey operations, Turkey Live Haul, and Turkey Feed Mill. The first employment separations resulting from this closure are expected to occur on or about May 9, 2025. The closure of these locations is anticipated to be permanent. However, not all Foster Farms operations in Turlock are being closed.

“We recognize that this decision impacts the lives of many of our committed team members and does not reflect their efforts,” said Foster Farms CEO Jayson Penn. “We thank the team for their contributions, hard work, and ongoing dedication as we support them throughout this transition.”

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?

AM I NEXT? NO LOVE AT DANFOSS POWER SOLUTIONS

Ames, Iowa-based Danfoss Power Solutions, a manufacturer of engine hydraulics, cooling, and heating products, has announced that its Eden Prairie, Minnesota, manufacturing facility will close by the end of 2025.

The closure will impact 110 employees affected by the layoffs, including those in engineering, manufacturing, shipping, testing, and management. The first round of layoffs will commence during a two-week period beginning on March 25, 2025. Additional layoffs are scheduled in May and December.

The decision is believed to have been driven by the company's Danish parent, which has experienced declining revenues.

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?

AM I NEXT? NO LOVE AT WEBASTO USA

Auburn Hills, Michigan-based Webasto USA, an automotive parts manufacturer specializing in sunroofs, electric car chargers, and air-conditioning systems, has announced the continuation of its restructuring initiative and the closure of its Rochester Hills, Michigan, plant.

The closure will impact 244 employees commencing on February 21, 2025.

According to a company statement, “Webasto launched a ‘broad-based program’ at the beginning of 2024 to improve its business results. The supplier performed an analysis of the Americas region production network and found that ‘it does not make economic sense for Webasto to continue operating the Rochester Hills plant, which was established in 1974.’ It is the oldest plant from a technological perspective in the Americas region. A significant investment would be required to continue manufacturing roof systems at this location at competitive prices.”

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?