GM goal: fire up plants by next week

Article Abstract:

General Motors would want to end strikes in Flint, MI, so that the company could resume production at some major factories in the third week of July 1998. On Jul. 6, 1998, top bargainers for the United Auto Workers (UAW) and General Motors held talks for the second time in four days. Richard Shoemaker, UAW's vice president, who had discussion with General Motors personnel head Gerald Knectel, described the negotiations as "constructive and positive." Once the planned resumption of production in key factories is realized, this would allow General Motors to finish 1998 vehicles and begin 1999 models in August 1998 as slated.

Comment:

Wants to end strikes in Flint, MI, so that this co can resume production at some major factories in the 3rd week 7/98

Production management

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GM deal renews relations

Article Abstract:

General Motors Corp. (GM) and the United Auto Workers (UAW) reached an agreement involving, among others, a new system of conflict resolution, paving the way for the end of the seven-week-long strikes in GM plants. A new problem-resolution process at the GM plants will now extend the involvement of UAW officials to the regional and national levels. The new deal also binds GM to complete a $300-million investment at the Flint Metal Center. In return, GM will get a 15% increase in production by March 1999 on lines in the engine cradle area.

Comment:

Reaches an agreement with its union workers involving a new system of conflict resolution to end the 7-week-long strikes

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