John Deere Waterloo Operations laying off additional production workers
How many John Deere employees will be laid off in Waterloo?
John Deere plans to lay off 345 production employees at its Waterloo Operations, effective September 20, 2024. This is in addition to the 308 employees who were laid off in April 2024. The company is working to balance the size of its manufacturing workforce with market demand for its products.
When will the John Deere layoffs in Waterloo take effect?
The John Deere layoffs in Waterloo will take effect on September 20, 2024. This layoff is indefinite and affects production workers with the least seniority at Waterloo Operations.
What criteria determine which employees are laid off at John Deere?
The criteria for determining which employees are laid off at John Deere is primarily based on seniority. Those with the least seniority, or least amount of time working for the company, are typically the ones affected by the layoffs. This is mentioned in the email sent out to employees, stating that the layoffs affect "production workers with the least seniority."