WASHINGTON—Indiana added 4,300 manufacturing jobs in June, the most of any state. Rounding out the top five states for creating manufacturing jobs are California, Georgia, Wisconsin and Texas.
SOCIAL CIRCLE, GA—The Goodyear tire factory here was raided early Wednesday morning by local law enforcement in search of possible drug activity and illegal immigrants working at the facility.
WEST POINT, GA—Four people who unsuccessfully applied for jobs at the Kia Motors assembly plant here are suing the company, claiming they were discriminated against because they had belonged to a union.
GAINESVILLE, GA—Auto parts maker ZF Industries has opened its third U.S. assembly plant here. The new plant will produce clutches and other power train components for midsize and heavy trucks.
LAFAYETTE, GA—The Georgia Department of Labor will help Roper Corp. fill approximately 80 temporary production jobs at its assembly plant here. Roper manufactures kitchen stoves and microwaves.