The company hasn't said how many workers in Louisville are losing their jobs.
GE Appliances has entered a unique partnership with the glamping resort next door to Appliance Park.
It took place Thursday evening.
A date for the ratification vote has not been announced.
The company said the employee has been quarantined and it is notifying others with whom the employee may have had contact.
GE has announced an investment of $100-plus million in a new topload washer design and expanded manufacturing capability at its laundry plant in Louisville. This marks the largest laundry launch for GE in 20 years.
The investigation revealed faulty, outdated equipment made things worse during that massive fire in April. However, the company says the video proves the fire suppression equipment worked.
Some workers told us the mood is somewhat somber, But the union president says he believes it's pretty good given all of the changes ahead at the Louisville manufacturing operation.
This will be the first time GE has built the high-end front load washer and dryer in the United States. The line is the last of the new product platforms added at Appliance Park.
GE will start accepting applications for hourly manufacturing positions next week.