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A union leader attributed the layoffs to the company's focus on military contracts despite losing a major JLTV bid.

Oshkosh Corporation is also facing slowed production on its multi-billion dollar contract to build USPS delivery vehicles.

OSHKOSH – One of the city’s biggest employers is about to undergo major staff reductions.

Military vehicle contractor Oshkosh Defense will be laying off 160 workers from its Oshkosh plant on Oregon Street in January after reporting a $52.8 million decline in third-quarter sales .

Both United Auto Workers Local 578 President Bob Lynk and Oshkosh Corporation Director of Global Marketing and Communications Alexandra Hittle confirmed the news in separate emails to the Northwestern after making the announcement Wednesday, Nov. 12.

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