GM to cut 900 workers from Mich. plant

PONTIAC, Mich. (AP) -- General Motors Corp., anticipating slumping demand for two of its most profitable vehicles, is cutting 900 hourly workers from its Pontiac Truck Assembly Plant in January.
The world's largest automaker told employees that it was eliminating one of three production shifts it has operated at the plant since the fall of 2002. Spokesman Dan Flores said GM did not know how many of the 900 United Auto Workers members would get jobs at other plants or remain permanently laid off.
The Pontiac plant is one of four in North America that produces the popular Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra. Sierra and Silverado sales so far this year are up 10 percent and 2 percent, respectively, but have been driven in part by steep discounts and, for Silverado buyers, cash rebates.
Officials with UAW Local 594, which represents hourly employees at the plant, could not be reached for comment Wednesday evening.