GM to extend production at plant marked for closure
The United Autoworkers Union says General Motor's announcement that it plans to keep one of its plants open longer that planned “brings a measure of hope” to workers at other GM plants being shut down.
DETROIT - The United Autoworkers Union says General Motor's announcement that it plans to keep one of its plants open longer that planned “brings a measure of hope” to workers at other GM plants being shut down.
GM announced on Friday that it will keep making Chevy Impalas and the Cadillac CT6 at the Detroit/Hamtramck plant until January of next year, instead of shutting the plant down in June.
According to a statement from the automaker, GM is balancing production timing while continuing the availability of Cadillac advanced technology features currently included in the CT6-V, the Blackwing Twin-Turbo V-8 and Super Cruise.
After learning of the development the UAW International issued a statement expressing a sense of relief for the workers and the community.
The union statement went on to reference other plants earmarked for closing as part of a GM restructuring plan, including Lordstown, which is scheduled to stop making the Chevy Cruze on March 8.
“For those UAW brothers and sisters at GM Warren Transmission Operations, GM Lordstown Assembly and in the GM GPS Baltimore plant in Maryland, let me reiterate that the UAW will leave no stone unturned in seeking to keep your plants open and we hope today’s news brings a measure of hope as we continue that important work.”
GM announced the restructuring plan in November which included ending the one remaining shift in Lordstown, putting another 1,500 jobs on the chopping block.
The UAW and community leaders in the Valley are lobbying GM to bring a new product to Lordstown through a “Drive it Home” campaign.
