Pell City, Alabama-based WKW North America, a manufacturer of aluminum, steel, and plastic components for automotive and industrial use, has announced a reduction in force.
The layoff will impact 140 Alabama employees starting February 7, 2025.
While the company declined comment on the decision, it is believed that the decision was driven by the early termination of a client contract, possibly related to the turbulence in the automotive industry and the need to reduce operational costs.
Change is coming. There will always be a tomorrow, no matter how much you may try to ignore it. There are no guarantees in life or promises for a bright future. We see good people being laid off through no fault of their own. Just because something terrible hasn't happened yet doesn't mean it won't. It can happen to anyone, anytime, anywhere. No one is guaranteed to wake up tomorrow and still have a job by evening. While many employees can read the writing on the wall, why do most assume it’s targeted at someone else? Are you now wondering, Am I Next?