West Burlington ABB plant to begin layoffs earlier than expected

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West Burlington, Ia-  The ABB plant in West Burlington will begin worker layoffs earlier than originally planned.

The Hawk Eye reports that ABB announced in a letter to West Burlington Mayor Hans Trousil that they will begin laying off workers on April 16th.

The company announced in December that the plant in West Burlington would close in the summer, costing the community over 300 jobs.

Iowa law requires a minimum 60-day notice to workers, families, and the community of impending closings and layoffs.