Yanfeng Motors announces closure of US factory, affecting 444 employees

Chinese automotive supplier Yanfeng Automotive issued a layoff notice on September 16, announcing that it will close its plant in Riverside, Missouri in November. The move will affect 444 employees, including 398 members of UAW Local 710. These employees successfully organized a union 16 months ago to express dissatisfaction with low wages, long working hours and potential discrimination.