Some workers say Carrier faces low morale, absenteeism at factory kept open by Trump: report

Several employees at Indiana’s Carrier factory say the facility is at risk of shuttering again because of low morale and rampant absenteeism, despite President Trump’s efforts which helped keep the facility open.

The New York Times reported Friday that multiple employees and union officials have complained about rising absenteeism, which has led to the factory missing quotas and even shutting down production early.

Workers interviewed by the Times agreed that the absenteeism, the Times reported, is linked to Carrier’s decision almost two years ago to shutter the factory. Many said they feel as if their jobs could disappear, regardless of their conduct.

Carrier, however, stated that absenteeism had not increased. A representative told The Hill in an email that the company is “proud” of the work that staff at the Indiana plant do for the company.

“We are proud of the great work being done by our Carrier employees at our Indianapolis plant, a Center of Excellence for gas furnace production. We recently added a new gas furnace production line and continue to make investments in the facility, including skills training for our employees and product improvements,” a spokesperson said.

The representatives also stated that the company was adding around 150 new jobs to the plant since Trump’s deal to save the factory.

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Yet those workers interviewed by the Times say no-shows are creating another problem: Workers now worry that those who have ceased showing up for work regularly are endangering the plant’s future.