The Greater Roanoke Workforce Development Board is organizing hiring events. These events will assist workers affected by upcoming layoffs at Yokohama Tire's Salem plant. The tire manufacturer plans phased layoffs over several months. A potential plant closure is expected in early fall. The first wave on March 18 will affect about 392 employees.
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