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Collins Aerospace Announces Fresh Wave of Layoffs Across Major Facilities

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StartupTalky · 2m ago

Collins Aerospace Announces Fresh Wave of Layoffs Across Major Facilities

Collins Aerospace has announced layoffs affecting 131 workers across its Cedar Rapids and Decorah facilities. This move is part of an organizational restructuring aimed at better meeting customer needs. Employees were informed of the decision on June 12, with the layoffs effective from July 18. This step is reflective of broader industry constraints within the aerospace sector. While the company remains a major employer in Iowa, these changes could have significant local economic impacts.

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