Lennox and FedEx announce central Iowa layoffs affecting 146 workers

Lennox and FedEx announce central Iowa layoffs affecting 146 workers

Layoffs have been announced by two central Iowa companies, Lennox in Marshalltown and FedEx in Des Moines, affecting 146 total workers.

Layoffs at Lennox, FedEx in Marshalltown

(Radio Iowa) – Nearly 150 workers at two Marshalltown facilities are facing lay offs. On August 1st, 62 workers at the Lennox factory will lose their jobs. Lennox is Marshalltown’s third largest employer. A spokesperson for the company told the Marshalltown Times-Republican newspaper that Lennox has transitioned to new regulations requiring chemicals used in air conditioning to have a low Global Warming Potential score and the company has adjust…

FedEx lays off 84 in Des Moines

FedEx has submitted its required documentation announcing the mass layoff of 84 people at its 700 S.W. Ninth St. facility, effective June 30. FedEx officials announced the layoffs to the public Monday, saying the layoffs are part of a long-term strategic plan for the company, and that employees were notified several months ago. The layoffs are part…