Jeffboat to idle 278 workers at southern Indiana shipyard
JEFFERSONVILLE, Ind. — Barge and towboat manufacturer Jeffboat LLC has notified the state of Indiana it will lay off 278 workers at its Jeffersonville shipyard because of slumping demand. Jeff boat notified the Indiana Department of Workforce Development of the layoffs on Wednesday. Company Vice President Mike Poindexter said in a statement the layoffs will