Impact of Factory Closures on Local Economies

Tyson Foods meat processing plant in Perry, Iowa, the largest employer, has shut down, impacting 60% of the town. Quaker Oats and Tupperware also closed factories affecting hundreds of workers. Vice President Kamala Harris made misleading claims about job creation under Biden. Bureau of Labor Statistics report shows job growth benefiting foreign-born workers over native-born Americans.

Closure of Quaker Oats Factory in Danville, Illinois

The Quaker Oats Company is permanently closing its factory in Danville, Illinois, affecting upwards of 500 employees. The closure is part of a consolidation effort following a granola bar recall in December. Quaker Oats will continue to pay employees until June 8, 2024, when the closure takes effect.