Trump Rallies Near Ohio Truck Factory Where 1,400 Workers Lost Jobs
Summary
President Donald Trump is visiting the Dayton, Ohio area where about 1,400 workers at a truck plant in Springfield recently lost their jobs. The layoffs happened because the plant was sold to a Canadian company, and they erase much of the region’s recent job growth.Key Facts
- The layoffs occurred at a truck plant in Springfield, Ohio, on September 30, affecting around 1,400 workers.
- The plant was formerly operated by International Motors and was sold to Canadian vehicle maker Roshel.
- The sale prompted the layoffs as the plant’s contract manufacturing agreement ended in September.
- Roshel plans to continue operating the plant and hopes to rehire workers and increase the workforce over time.
- The layoffs erase about a year’s worth of job growth in the greater Dayton region.
- Many affected workers belong to the United Auto Workers Local 402 union.
- The layoffs have become part of political discussions ahead of the November midterm elections.
- President Trump says the U.S. economy is improving and manufacturing is returning.
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