Layoffs in Burke County

According to the Morganton News Herald, Gildan Activewear Inc. sent notice to Burke County that it plans to permanently lay off around 65 of its 173 workers in May at its Hildebran plant. The plant is located on Neuville Avenue. The letter was sent Monday from the plant’s human resources manager. It said the layoffs will affect all of its distribution employees and some administrative positions. The layoffs are planned for May 4, the letter said. Employees can apply for open positions in the Hildebran plant or at other Gildan locations, the letter said. The company notified the Rapid Response Team with the N.C. Department of Commerce so they can assist with the transition.