Talks upcoming on future of Lordstown plant

Contract talks begin Monday to try to save the Lordstown car plant — again.

Union officials understand they are competing with other plants within   General Motors Corp., said Jim Kaster, president of United Auto Workers Local 1714.

“We know exactly what it takes to get a product. We did it before, and we’ll do it again,” said Kaster, who represents 1,100 workers at the fabricating plant.

It’s too early to talk about possible concessions until the talks begin, Kaster said. Both sides probably will have to give some, he said.