FedEx will lay-off 84 employees in eastern Iowa as part of a widespread “network transformation”. According to a release from FedEx, the company is launching a network transformation program to improve package delivery. As a result, some FedEx facilities are closing, while others are consolidating in an attempt to streamline FedEx services. The FedEx facility on Harrison Street in Dubuque is set to close, impacting 27 employees. In addition, the FedEx facility in Cedar Rapids will reduce some of its staff with 57 employees set to be laid off as a result of the new program. Staff members at both facilities were made aware of the layoffs months in advance. FedEx reports that many of the employees will be offered other roles within the company. Affected employees are being provided with career transition support, reassignment opportunities, and compensation packages, according to a statement from the company.
