AMANA, Iowa, April 1, 2025 – The IAM Union (International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers) released the following statement regarding Whirlpool’s announcement that it will lay off approximately 650 IAM Local 1526 (District 6) members at its Amana, Iowa manufacturing facility:
“Our hearts go out to every member and family affected by Whirlpool management’s announcement that they will lay off approximately 650 workers at its Amana facility. This is a community that relies heavily on good IAM Union jobs that help sustain thousands of families in the Amana area. We are working together with our members to ensure that the company respects our membership’s rights throughout this process. We are also reaching out to local stakeholders and elected officials to secure any support possible for our membership. The IAM Union will continue to work to mitigate the impacts of this announcement and maintain the job security of all our members at Whirlpool.”
The IAM Union (International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers) is one of North America’s largest and most diverse industrial trade unions, representing approximately 600,000 active and retired members in the aerospace, defense, airlines, manufacturing, railroad, transit, healthcare, automotive, and other industries across the United States and Canada.
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