Sources say Fort Wayne Foundry may reopen as soon as July 13
By Jennifer Zartman Romano
Though the plant stands silent at this hour, it may not be the end for the Fort Wayne Foundry in Columbia City.
In fact, according to sources, the foundry may again be operational as soon as July 13 – breathing life again into the facility that has been shut since Thursday, May 28.
On Friday morning, UAW Local 2242 will meet for the purpose of ratifying a contract. The former contract under which Fort Wayne Foundry employees had been working was nullified when the foundry filed Chapter 11 bankruptcy.
While workers are eager to get their jobs back, it may not be the same jobs they left, says a source. The new contract is likely to include pay cuts, a reduction in benefits and other concessions.
At this time, it is possible, that only one shift will be called back if the foundry reopens this month. It is unclear how many employees may return to work.
Talk of the Town will continue to follow this story and provide more information as it is available.