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GM's Fairfax plant lists 506 temporary layoffs ahead of Equinox retooling
The KCtoday team
If you work at GM's Fairfax plant in Kansas City, Kansas, here's what's public so far. A WARN notice filed Tuesday, Nov. 10 covers 506 employees, and the notice lists 481 assembly operators and 25 stamping operators. Layoffs could begin Jan. 25, according to the notice.
The WARN notice lists 506 employees at a plant of about 3,900
- 506
- employees on the WARN notice
- 481
- assembly operators
- 25
- stamping operators
- 3,900
- workers at the plant, roughly
Sources: FOX4KC.com, KCTV
GM confirmed the layoffs aren't permanent. Spokesperson Matthew Creegan said Fairfax Assembly begins retooling in January for the Chevrolet Equinox, with production expected in mid-2027.
- Benefits: affected workers may be eligible for supplemental unemployment benefits equal to 74% of hourly wage
- Recall date: not specified in the notice
- Union says some workers remain out from 2024 temporary layoffs
Layoffs could begin in January, with Equinox production expected in mid-2027
- Nov. 10WARN notice filed listing 506 employees
- JanuaryFairfax Assembly will begin retooling for the Equinox
- Jan. 25Layoffs could begin, according to the notice
- Mid-2027Equinox production is expected to begin
Sources: FOX4KC.com, KCTV
Sources: FOX4KC.com, KCTV