Nearly 300 workers at a turkey processing facility in Southern Indiana will soon lose their jobs, according to a WARN notice filed with the state.

Perdue Farms Confirms Layoffs in Washington

Perdue Farms has announced that 293 employees at its Washington , Indiana , facility will be laid off in October. The plant currently employs more than 750 workers.

Why Perdue Is Cutting Jobs

Perdue blames the layoffs on changes in consumer demand and a decrease in turkey flocks. The company said it would eliminate the second production shift at the Washington plant to improve “operational efficiencies.” The move will leave only one shift in operation at the facility.

What the Layoffs Mean for Workers

According to Perdue, impacted employees will not have the option to displace junior work

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