Thursday, April 23, 2009
DETROIT (AP) — General Motors Corp. is starting to tell its workers about plans to temporarily close most of its factories for more than two months to control inventories due to sagging sales.
United Auto Workers Local 276 President Enrique Flores in Arlington, Texas, says he was told Thursday that his factory will close for nine weeks starting May 11. The plant makes big sport utility vehicles such as the Chevrolet Suburban. Flores says the plant is to reopen July 13.
Other union officials say they have meetings scheduled Thursday to discuss production changes.
Three people briefed on GM's plans said Wednesday that nearly all its factories will be closed for up to nine weeks from May to July.
The Vindicator continues to monitor the story and the potential impact on the Lordstown facility. GM's North America President Troy Clarke will host a news conference today at approximately 3 p.m. Stay with Vindy.Com for details as they are made available.