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Whirlpool Layoffs: 350 Jobs Lost in Iowa Factory Closure

3/6/2026

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About 350 Whirlpool factory workers in Amana, Iowa will lose their jobs on March 9, ending eight decades of plant employment.
The layoffs reflect ongoing struggles in U.S. manufacturing, with 5,000 jobs lost in February, attributed to tariffs, automation, and overseas competition.
The union has appealed to U.S. President Donald Trump for intervention.
Local lawmakers are urging Whirlpool to reconsider, warning of possible further layoffs.

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About 350 Whirlpool factory workers in Amana, Iowa will lose their jobs on March 9, ending eight decades of plant employment.
The layoffs reflect ongoing struggles in U.S. manufacturing, with 5,000 jobs lost in February, attributed to tariffs, automation, and overseas competition.
The union has appealed to U.S. President Donald Trump for intervention.
Local lawmakers are urging Whirlpool to reconsider, warning of possible further layoffs.