PORTLAND Ore. (KPTV) – A truck manufacturing plant in northwest Portland closed for good on Friday, laying off almost 400 workers.
Daimler Truck North America made the announcement in July, saying 375 positions would be eliminated.
In July, the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers union issued a statement in response:
“Our employer’s decision to leave the Portland area does not remove the heart and soul that our members have put into their work at Daimler. And the IAM will support and fight for our members regardless of any decision their employer makes.”
Officials at Daimler say while their Portland factory is closing, the city will continue to serve as their North American headquarters.
Production will be moved to Daimler’s facilities in the Carolinas.
