Imagine the impact on an entire community when its largest employer faces potential closure. Glenwood, a key economic driver in West Monroe, has seen its workforce shrink from over 1200 to around 750 employees. The closure would hit hardest on those in maintenance, janitorial, and clerical positions, with limited job options in the region. Medical professionals would be forced to relocate, exacerbating the shortage of specialists in our area. How do you think communities can best support their essential institutions in tough times?
Mayor Staci Albritton Mitchell of West Monroe, LA, testified before the Senate HELP Committee to discuss the impact of management decisions on patient care during the bankruptcy of Steward Health Care.
