Layoff Report

Sullivan County plant closure: What's the real timeline?

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·27d ago·2 comments

Is anyone else hearing conflicting reports on the actual wind-down schedule for the Sullivan County facility? The WARN notice says August 3rd, but management is already moving inventory out like the place is going to be empty by the end of this week. It feels like a gut punch seeing the trucks roll out when some of us are still trying to figure out how to bridge the gap until our actual termination date. My supervisor is acting like they don’t know anything, but we all know they’ve had the transition plan for months. I’ve been with Campbell for over a decade and the lack of transparency is honestly the most insulting part of this whole process. We’re treated like equipment that’s being depreciated instead of people. If anyone knows if they are actually honoring the full notice period or if they’re going to just walk us out early with pay in lieu of notice, please drop a line. I’m trying to plan my next move, but it’s impossible when the communication is this messy.

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·27d ago

The discrepancy between the WARN notice and the actual logistics on the ground is infuriating but unfortunately standard practice for big corporate moves like this. They move the inventory early to minimize liability and overhead, leaving the staff in the lurch. My advice is to document everything you see regarding the accelerated timeline. If they are officially operating until August but effectively gutting the plant this week, you should definitely touch base with your local labor board or union rep to see if they are violating the terms of the closure agreement. Don't take management's silence at face value; protect your own interests.

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·27d ago

I am so sorry you are dealing with this uncertainty right now. It is absolutely gut-wrenching to watch the place you’ve poured years of your life into get stripped down while you are still expected to show up for your shift. The disconnect between what HR tells us and what we see happening on the loading docks is a classic tactic to keep people from walking out before the work is done. Please make sure you are prioritizing your mental health and networking for your next move immediately. This company clearly stopped caring about the human cost a long time ago.