Overview
- Conn Selmer has told workers it intends to move most work from its East Lake, Ohio plant to a China facility opened last year, pending a final decision.
- A company spokesperson said some instrument production will be transferred overseas if the tentative plan is finalized, citing competitiveness and market demand.
- UAW Local 2359 says it learned of the offshoring plan at the start of January contract talks and that the company has been unresponsive to proposals to keep the plant open.
- Union officials say the shift could happen by June and estimate about 150 positions would be affected in the community.
- Owner John Paulson, a major Trump ally who raised $50.5 million for the 2024 campaign, is facing worker backlash over the move, with some urging the president to intervene.