Butterball to shutter Arkansas turkey plant, lay off 180 workers

The closure adds to a wave of layoffs in the agriculture industry as weaker sales continue to hurt profits across the sector.

By Nathan Owens • Dec. 11, 2024

Boeing resumes 737 Max production

The company has been slow to resume manufacturing post-strike as it works to address systemic quality issues.

By Sara Samora • Dec. 11, 2024

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Check out five of our biggest stories of 2024 so far, including how manufacturers are navigating rising costs and boosting workforce innovation. 

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Microchip Technology to close Arizona plant, cut 500 jobs

The chipmaker will pivot production capacity to its Oregon and Colorado facilities as it navigates a demand downturn.

By Joelle Anselmo • Dec. 11, 2024

Boeing to cut nearly 800 workers in Alabama, Florida, Virginia and Washington

The layoffs are part of the aircraft maker’s plans to reduce 10% of its workforce as it tries to preserve cash after a costly year.

By Sara Samora • Updated Dec. 9, 2024

Cargill cuts 5% of global workforce after profits decline

The move, which will affect approximately 8,000 jobs, comes as the world's largest private company plans to streamline operations in the face of lower crop prices and challenges in beef.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Dec. 4, 2024

What to do if immigration agents come to your jobsite

The incoming Trump administration has promised to step up workplace raids. Here’s how companies can prepare.

By Zachary Phillips • Dec. 4, 2024

Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger steps down

Gelsinger served as chief executive for nearly four years, leading the chipmaker as it struggled to turn around its manufacturing business.

By Sara Samora • Dec. 2, 2024

e-Storage subsidiary to build $712M plant in Kentucky

Shelbyville Battery Manufacturing is establishing a cell, module and packaging facility and is set to begin production in 2025.

By Sara Samora • Nov. 27, 2024

Johns Hopkins surgeon Makary is Trump’s pick to lead FDA

A prolific medical research and author, Martin Makary criticized the FDA and CDC for their decision-making during the pandemic, although he describes himself as pro-vaccine.

By Jonathan Gardner , Ned Pagliarulo • Nov. 26, 2024

Trailer maker Faymonville Group to build Arkansas facility

The company is investing more than $100 million to establish its first U.S. trailer manufacturing plant in Little Rock.

By Sara Samora • Nov. 22, 2024

Thermo Fisher eliminating 160 jobs, closing Massachusetts facility

A factory in Lexington will close and employees at Cambridge and Plainville plants will be laid off starting in January.

By Nick Paul Taylor • Nov. 21, 2024

Stellantis to lay off 400 workers at Detroit material logistics facility

The latest job cuts follow the automaker's earlier layoff announcement of 1,100 UAW-represented employees at the automaker’s Toledo South Assembly Plant in Ohio.

By Eric Walz • Nov. 20, 2024

Boeing to lay off more than 3,500 across 7 states

The bulk of the job cuts are in Washington and are part of the company's plan to trim its workforce by 10% after a bruising strike.

By Sara Samora • Updated Nov. 21, 2024

Sumitomo Rubber to lay off 1,380 workers, close New York tire plant

The Japan-based company ceased production at the Tonawanda plant on Nov. 7 and plans to import tires from other global facilities.

By Sara Samora • Nov. 19, 2024

White House invests $285M in first CHIPS Manufacturing USA Institute

The Durham, North Carolina, facility will focus on using digital twins to advance semiconductor production.

By Joelle Anselmo • Nov. 19, 2024

Microporous to build $1.4B Virginia battery separator plant

The company is set to receive up to $100 million in federal funds for the Danville facility.

By Sara Samora • Updated Nov. 19, 2024

$35K overtime salary threshold back in effect

A federal judge ruled that the Department of Labor’s 2024 rule exceeded the agency’s authority and is unlawful.

By Ginger Christ • Nov. 18, 2024

Pallidus ditches South Carolina manufacturing plant plans

The chip component maker formerly announced it planned to invest $443 million to build a facility in Rock Hill, South Carolina.

By Sara Samora • Nov. 14, 2024

Wolfspeed laying off 20% of workforce

The struggling chipmaker will close multiple facilities and reduce headcount in an effort to save approximately $200 million. 

By Joelle Anselmo • Nov. 11, 2024

Manufacturing Institute expands military veterans program

Walmart is funding the program to grow its reach across veterans nationwide to translate their skills into job roles.

By Sara Samora • Updated Nov. 12, 2024

Manufacturing injury, illness worker rate sank 10% in 2023: BLS

Respiratory illnesses among industry workers dropped a massive 84%, according to the agency.

By Sara Samora • Nov. 8, 2024

Easing worker anxiety over AI adoption

As AI transforms the factory floor, companies are addressing worker job security concerns through initiatives such as phased adoption and comprehensive training.

By Sakshi Udavant • Nov. 7, 2024

4 employment actions to expect under a second Trump presidency

Employers are likely to see immigration raids, agency chair replacements and a regulatory activity slowdown, experts at Littler predicted.

By Emilie Shumway • Nov. 7, 2024

PepsiCo to shutter Chicago bottling plant, lay off more than 100 workers

The union representing the employees sharply criticized the closure, noting that the beverage giant failed to provide the required 60-day notice.

By Christopher Doering • Nov. 6, 2024

Boeing strike ends as union approves new contract

The strike lasted nearly two months, costing Boeing and its suppliers $9.7 billion.

By Sara Samora • Nov. 5, 2024