Editorial: WE Soda needs to answer some tough questions
On Nov. 6 we learned that trona producer WE Soda plans to lay off 350-plus of its workforce as it moves to solution mining. The news was like an unexpected fist punch to the gut. The enormity of this news and the expected damage it will cause to the entire Southwest Wyoming region takes our breath away. It’s painful in so many ways. We give kudos to all those in our communities who have voiced support for the workers who are facing job losses. Right after posting the press release, we here at the Rocket Miner received announcement after announcement from local, county and state government officials, businesses, organizations and people on the street who offered their support and words of encouragement. We are so proud of everyone coming together in this time of trial and crisis. We, too, offer our support. Many people may need every bit of help we can offer, especially as we move into the holiday season. Be giving and be supportive. These workers are members of our community family, and by pulling together we help to strengthen that family. We stand by you all because we all are, in many different ways, affected by this
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