Monday, October 1, 2007

G.M. May Close 2 More Plants Under Deal

G.M. May Close 2 More Plants Under Deal
By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

*DETROIT (AP) -- The tentative contract between General Motors Corp. and the United Auto Workers would allow GM to close a plant each in Michigan and Indiana and possibly shut down several other facilities, according to a detailed copy of the agreement.
The moves are the downside of job security pledges that the UAW won in the negotiations, including commitments for new products at 16 plants. About 74,000 hourly GM workers will vote on the pact starting this week, with a final tally to be done by Oct. 10.

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