About 14,000 workers lost their jobs on Wednesday at the former Navistar truck plant in southwestern Ohio, in a major blow to employment and the local economy in the Dayton area.
The layoffs came just days before US President Donald Trump was scheduled to hold a campaign rally, adding to concern among workers and the local community.
Layoffs raise concerns in Dayton area
The job cuts have affected a large number of workers in the region and raised concerns about the economic impact on the Dayton area. The layoffs were carried out at the former Navistar facility in southwestern Ohio.
