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Winnebago stops production, paying 5,000 workers for 2 weeks

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FOREST CITY, Iowa (AP) — Iowa-based recreational vehicle and boat manufacturer Winnebago Industries says it is ceasing production to protect workers from coronavirus exposure and adjust production as demand for the company’s products is rapidly changing.

The company, which employees about 5,000 people, makes motor homes, travel trailers and boats under the Winnebago, Grand Design, Newmar and Chris-Craft brands.

The Forest City, Iowa-based company has production facilities in Elkhart County, as well as  Iowa, Oregon, Minnesota and Florida.

The company says remote retail support for dealers, along with technical care, warranty administration and parts fulfillment activities, will continue.

Production will stop this week and remain idle through April 12, The company will provide base pay and benefits for two weeks.

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