Tyson workers go on strike at Arkansas plant set to close in May

Employees are demanding fair working conditions, including a severance payment for production floor workers, full payment of unused vacation time and compensation for injury claims.

By Chris Casey • April 13, 2023

COVID-19 vaccine syringe maker cuts 22% of workforce

Retractable Technologies is laying off workers for a second time as U.S. demand for coronavirus shots wanes.

By Megan Ruggles • April 11, 2023

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Former John Deere exec named president and COO of C&C Manufacturing

The industrial manufacturer is bringing on David Bradford as it looks to continue expanding its services and parts divisions.  

By Kate Magill • April 7, 2023

Lucid Motors slashes 18% of workforce

The EV maker is cutting hundreds of jobs in Arizona and California as it attempts to reduce vehicle and operating expenses.

By Sara Samora • April 6, 2023

By the numbers: Biden’s budget priorities for manufacturing

The president's proposal includes tackling “forever chemicals” and boosting CHIPS Act funding.

By Sara Samora • April 5, 2023

Virgin Orbit files for bankruptcy, cuts 85% of workforce

The aerospace manufacturer has secured $31.6 million in funding for its operations as it seeks a buyer amid the Chapter 11 process.

By Sara Samora • April 5, 2023

Cummins welcomes Biden, touts $1B investment in US facilities

The president visited the auto parts maker in Minnesota to highlight federally subsidized upgrades in Indiana, North Carolina and New York.

By Sara Samora • April 4, 2023

Stagnant demand drags manufacturing industry for fifth month

More manufacturers are reducing headcounts to contend with lower output levels.

By Kate Magill • April 3, 2023

Tyson wins COVID lawsuit against meatpacking employees

A U.S. appeals court stated the workers did not provide evidence that they contracted the virus due to the company's negligence.

By Chris Casey • April 3, 2023

Wage violations among textile manufacturers remain rampant, DOL reports

Contractors in Southern California were found to frequently underpay garment workers, in one case paying them as little as $1.58 an hour.

By Kate Magill • March 31, 2023

Packaging manufacturers announce US facility closures, layoffs in Q1

Ball Corp. and Solo Cup maker Dart Container are among the companies trimming operations.

By Maria Rachal • March 31, 2023

Biden touts US manufacturing growth during North Carolina visit

The visit is part of the administration’s cross-country tour to promote domestic production efforts.

By Megan Ruggles • March 29, 2023

Vietnam-based tire manufacturer to build first US facility in South Carolina

Tin Thanh Group intends to establish relationships with distributors and large-scale trucking operators in the country.

By Sara Samora • March 24, 2023

Stanley Black & Decker closes two plants amid $2B savings plan

The tools manufacturer will transfer operations from a South Carolina facility and shutter business in Fort Worth, Texas.

By Sara Samora • March 21, 2023

Wind tower manufacturer picks New Mexico for expansion

Arcosa is adding production in the Southwest to meet demand for wind projects in the region.

By Megan Ruggles • March 21, 2023

Solo Cup maker lays off workers after sudden demand drop

A “dramatic” demand decrease made immediate job cuts and production schedule changes necessary, according to the company.

By Megan Ruggles • March 20, 2023

Chamber of Commerce lands grant to bolster work-based learning, skill credentialing

The program, slated to start this fall, is designed to prepare students and workers for career advancement, as well as address the labor shortage.

By Carolyn Crist • March 17, 2023

Peloton manufacturer announces layoffs, North Carolina facility closure

The retailer acquired Precor in 2020 as a manufacturing subsidiary, but has been exploring the unit's sale as it restructures.

By Sara Samora • March 16, 2023

How a food manufacturer scrambled to meet payroll after Silicon Valley Bank’s collapse

The Better Meat Co's CEO said a fast and unexpected loss of access to capital was one scenario the company didn’t foresee.

By Megan Poinski • March 16, 2023

Hyundai supplier to pay $1.3M in penalties for 2016 worker death

It’s an additional set of fines for the manufacturer after a Justice Department ruling in 2020, which also imposed a three-year safety compliance plan.

By Sara Samora • March 10, 2023

Tyson meatpacking workers sue company over pandemic protections

The suit filed by 34 current and former employees claim the poultry giant put profit over its workers’ well-being.

By Chris Casey • March 9, 2023

Biomanufacturing startup sells third facility as part of financing strategy

This is the third lease buyback deal National Resilience has struck with Oxford Properties Group, in a bid to raise capital while retaining operational control of the sites.

By Sara Samora • March 7, 2023

Another Hyundai supplier to expand near Georgia EV campus

Sewon America will open its second facility in the state as Hyundai's planned $5.5 billion factory becomes a magnet for additional investment.

By Sara Samora • March 7, 2023

General Electric to spend more than $450M on US factories this year

The company is investing in its aerospace and energy businesses as it prepares for next year's spinoff. 

By Megan Ruggles • March 3, 2023

Manufacturing outlook improves slightly as contraction slows in February

New orders and order backlog levels improved last month with demand "on the road to recovery."

By Kate Magill • March 1, 2023