Standing Up for Amana Workers
This week, Iowa’s legislative Democrats, in both the Senate and the House, sent an appeal to the Whirlpool Corporation to reconsider the decision to lay off hundreds of Iowa workers in Amana.
A Community Built Over Generations
The Amana plant has employed generations of Iowans and has been a cornerstone of the community for nearly 100 years. These layoffs – the second round in less than a year – will deeply impact a community that has directly contributed to Whirlpool’s long-term success.
Public Investment Should Mean Local Commitment
In the letter, we argue that Whirlpool has accepted tens of millions of dollars in state grants and tax credits while sending hundreds of jobs and corporate investment to Mexico. It’s an insult to the men and women who have spent years building the appliances that Americans around the country have relied on.
Protecting Jobs, Protecting Communities
We hope the Whirlpool Corporation will reverse course and protect the jobs that have served as a foundation for the Amana community for decades.