GM thinks globally, workers act locally

Article Abstract:

General Motor's (GM) future continues to be problematic due to the conflict of interest between its strategic plans and the intentions of the United Auto Workers labor union. The global competitiveness of GM is suffering as a result of higher labor costs. The company also claims that it has also been negatively affected by the labor task restrictions that it claims have caused greater inefficiency. The workers claim that the company has to show a better commitment to their employees and pointed out that it has failed to do so. These labor problems have also been magnified by the declining profits per vehicle that the company has been earning as a result of the higher costs.

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Its future continues to be problematic due to conflict of interest between its plans and the intentions of the UAW labor union

Public affairs

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GM output near zero as strike continues

Article Abstract:

General Motors has reduced its production output by over 90% in its Flint, MI-based facility. At 23 of GM's 30 North American and 100 parts facilities, nearly 106,000 employees have been terminated. Only a few assembly lines are set to open by Jun. 22, 1998, including car factories in Ramos, Arizpe, Mexico; Ste. Therese, Quebec; Bowling Green, KY; and Spring Hill, TN. GM's facility on Oshawa, Ontario, began production of the 1999 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra pickups only in June 1998. The Oshawa facility could also face a shutdown since 3,400 workers are striking the Flint, MI-based Flint Metal Center which supplies parts to its North American facilities.

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Reduces its production output by over 90% in its Flint, MI-based facility

Production data

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GM plans new plants that use fewer workers

Article Abstract:

General Motors Corp. (GM) intends to put up new plants that require less workers in order to replace its aging facilities. GM CEO Jack Smith stated that the decision to build new plants is prompted by the need to remain competitive in the market. The plant proposals are part of the company's Yellowstone strategy of setting up modular assembly facilities in North America that depend on suppliers to furnish built-up components in lieu of individual parts. GM stated that the new plants are likely to be built in Lordstown, OH, Lansing, MI, and Buick City in Flint, MI.

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Intends to put up new plants that require less workers in order to replace its aging facilities

New capacity, new plant construction

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