The Panhandle 1st Coalition criticized Fermi America this week following reports that workers were dismissed at the company’s data center construction site in Amarillo, saying the situation reflects rushed development and insufficient regulatory planning.
In a statement, the coalition said workers were abruptly released from the Project Matador construction site, leaving families without income and stability. The group said some workers had relocated to Amarillo based on assurances tied to the project’s timeline.
“Building before obtaining all necessary permits and financial assurances is not innovation, it is negligence,” the coalition said, arguing that the effects of poor planning fall on workers rather than corporate leadership…