GE Transportation Systems cuts 50 jobs in Grain Valley

More News GE Transportation Systems Global Signaling will lay off up to 50 employees at its Grain Valley plant next month. GE Transportation makes railroad signaling equipment at the Grain Valley facility. Prior to GE’s acquisition of the operation in 2000, the company was known as Harmon Industries. “In response to challenging market conditions, cost pressures, overcapacity and shifting customer demographics, the company announced workforce reductions affecting up to 50 employees in Grain Valley,” said GE Transportation spokesman Stephan Koller in a statement. “Based on the overall economic environment, the company needed to make difficult decisions which will affect our employees and their…

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